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The process of making Chinese Dahongpao tea The tea leaves are first harvested from the Dahongpao bushes grown in the Wuyi Mountains. The leaves are then withered under the sun for some hours, and then shaken to bruise the edges of their leaves. This helps to kick off the oxidation process. The leaves are then spread out in open to wither again and oxidize in the process. After oxidation, the leaves are roasted in a wok at extreme temperatures. This process halts the oxidation and gives the leaves their characteristic rich flavor and aroma. The roasting is done multiple times and for several days. This is accompanied by several periods of rest in between, to achieve the desired flavor profile. Once the leaves have been roasted, they are then sorted and graded basing on their quality. The highest quality leaves are reserved for premium Dahongpao tea as the lower quality used for lower-grade tea category. The final step in the making of Chinese Dahongpao involves blending of diff...