Wuyuanjian Stream Da Hong Pao
Appreciation
Wuyuanjian Stream is located in the core production area of Wuyi Mountain. The terroir between Matouyan and Sanyangfeng endows Da Hong Pao with a unique "rocky character and orchid fragrance".
Year : 2025
Grade : Premium Grade
Producer : Dayatang
Origin : Core Zheng Yan (True Cliff) Area, Wuyi Mountain
Variety : Traditional Wuyi Rock Tea - Da Hong Pao
I. Dry Tea Quality Identification
Shape: Tight and plump, ink-brown in color with hidden golden fuzz. Light roasting (70-80% roasted) reveals fine "toad skin" texture.
Texture: Elastic when twisted by hand, no crumbs.
Initial Aroma: Faint and distant orchid fragrance blended with a cool earthy note, free of heavy smoky residue.
II. Aroma: Layered Tasting Experience
Dry/Warm cup aroma: Elegant orchid fragrance with a hint of honey sweetness, more vivid after awakened by the residual warmth of the cup.
Brewing aroma: When pouring boiling water at height, the orchid fragrance rises prominently, mingling with Wuyuanjian’s unique "earthy mineral note" to form the core charm of "rock character and orchid fragrance."
Cup Bottom Aroma: After the tea liquor is fully poured out, the orchid fragrance is accompanied by a faint fruity note, lingering even when left undisturbed.
III. Tea Liquor: Taste to Perceive Charm
Liquor Color: Pale orange-red, translucent like amber, with a thin golden rim glowing in white porcelain cups.
Taste: Mellow and smooth on the palate, no astringency, with a gentle "rock character sensation" (mineral sweetness) touching the tip of the tongue.
Sweet aftertaste: Fluid secretes at the bottom of the tongue 3 seconds after swallowing. The lingering finish carries orchid fragrance, with a long-lasting coolness in the throat.
IV. Infused Leaves: Test of Terroir
Color: Yellowish-green and uniform bright, with thin and even "red edges on green leaves" at the leaf margins, no scorching or dead parts.
Leaf Texture: Thick, plump and elastic, not easily crushed when gently squeezed — the low-light and high-humidity environment allows tea trees to accumulate abundant nutrients.