Big Red Robe
Big Red Robe, or Da Hong Pao, is a Wuyi-style oolong associated with the mountains of Fujian, China. Our original notes describe dark leaves and a fragrant, richly colored cup with floral depth.
The roasted character gives this oolong a fuller profile than a light green-style oolong. Follow the hot-water brewing guide below and try a second infusion to see how the fragrance changes after the first cup.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Oolong Tea
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 205°F (96°C)
- Steep time: 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Peach & Ginger Tea Yogurt Bowls with Big Red Robe
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Big Red Robe
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ripe peach, pitted and diced
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger Root, powder
- 1½ cups thick plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granola
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 205°F. Steep the Big Red Robe for 3–5 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Dissolve the sugar in the tea and chill completely.
- Stir ¼ cup cold tea and the ground ginger into the yogurt; reserve the remaining tea to drink. Layer the yogurt, fruit and granola in two bowls and serve immediately.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Tea (Camellia sinensis). Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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