"The Big Red Robe" - Myths and Reality

The world-famous Da Hong Pao - "The Great Red Robe" is a unique kind of tea that was known in ancient times. Bushes of this variety grow on steep cliffs in the territory of a unique nature reserve in Wuyi province. 4 "mother" plants, from which all the others occurred, even show to tourists during an excursion to the reserve.

However, many experts believe that in fact a "big red dressing gown" as a separate type of tea does not exist, and that in fact it is a trademark, under which lies a mixture of varieties quite common in Wishan. Having seen bushes, knowledgeable people usually say that it is impossible to remove a quality crop from them. In addition, the amount of tea presented under this brand in the market does not correspond to the legend that there are almost no plantations. Too many secrets!

The technology of production of this tea does not differ from the procedure used for making other varieties. It consists of 5 stages: collection of leaves, primary drying, then frying, crushing, another drying. At the fourth stage, selection and blending are carried out, and lastly - hongpei, a special procedure used in the production of dark oolong tea. The essence of this process is the prolonged burning of tea leaves on coals at a fairly low temperature. For this, special woven baskets with a double bottom are used.

Any expert will say that the final result depends on the last two stages of the leaves treatment: the taste and aroma of tea. The degree of roasting also affects the saturation of the drink "Big red robe". Tea can be processed only a few hours, which will make it easy, or it can take several long procedures, and then its aroma will acquire smoky notes, and taste - saturation.

Choose and buy this tea without sniffing it - a criminal imprudence, since from one party to another it can significantly differ. A person should choose for himself whether he likes this smell. So any recommendations on this matter are meaningless.

Brew "Big red dressing gown" can not just once. Most of all like 3 or 5 welding. This is a matter of taste, however, it is not recommended to fill more than 7 times with the same leaves. Usually a cup of boiling water spends a teaspoon of leaves, while the water temperature should reach 95-100 degrees. To insist a drink you need no more than a minute.

"Big red robe" has a number of interesting and amazing effects. First, it has a beneficial effect on the health of the organism in general and all systems of organs in particular. Secondly, it helps to reduce weight to normal values, and also normalizes metabolism.

Third, there is an opinion that he perfectly removes the hangover, restoring water-salt metabolism in the body. Many believe that the "Big Red Robe" even prevents aging and has antioxidant properties. The legends surrounding this type of tea are also credited with hallucinogenic effects similar to the effects of some drugs, however, there is no evidence of this.

To touch the ancient history with just a cup of tea - what could be more interesting? A rich and interesting story makes Da Hong Pao the drink that is worth trying at least once in life.