Discover the extraordinary world of Gaba Da Hong Pao tea, offering a unique and profound taste experience. Teemaailm’s experts have carefully selected this GABA-processed Da Hong Pao for the Estonian tea community, ensuring the highest quality and an authentic experience.

Aroma, Taste, and Visual Experience

The aroma of this tea is multi-layered, offering intense roasted notes characteristic of Wuyi rock oolongs. These are complemented by sweet fruity nuances (like ripe peaches and plums), delicate orchid floral notes, and deep mineral undertones. Each infusion creates a true rocky melody.

The taste is rich and full-bodied, coating the palate softly with an oily infusion. Sweet notes emerge, reminiscent of caramel and dark honey, intertwined with mineral freshness and a slight spiciness. The GABA processing gives the tea a special umami note and depth. The aftertaste is exceptionally long, sweet, and refreshing.

The tea leaves are dark, tightly rolled, and shiny. The color of the prepared infusion is a deep amber to reddish-brown, clear and transparent. This tea is an excellent choice for those seeking the depth of traditional Da Hong Pao, enriched with the unique properties of GABA tea.

The magical landscape of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China, is home to the world’s most famous rock oolongs. Here, amidst dense fogs and fertile, mineral-rich soil, tea is born, each leaf telling ancient stories. According to legend, Da Hong Pao got its name from the emperor’s red robe, which he bestowed upon the tea bushes for their healing properties. This region, where rocky peaks touch the clouds, gives the tea its unique “rock rhyme” – a distinctive mineral aftertaste. Every sip is a journey through time and mountains.

🍵 Utensils: Use a gaiwan or a small clay pot to bring out all the flavor nuances.
🔥 Water: Heat water to 95-100°C.
⚖️ Tea quantity: Add 5-7 grams of tea per 100-150 ml of water.
💧 First infusion (awakening): Pour hot water over the tea leaves and immediately discard (after 5-10 seconds). This awakens and cleanses the leaves.
⏳ Subsequent infusions: The first true infusion for 10-15 seconds. Then, extend the time for each subsequent infusion by 5-10 seconds. Gaba Da Hong Pao can withstand up to 8-10 infusions.