Sensory Profile: Balance and Clarity
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Dry Leaves: The leaves are tightly knotted, sturdy, and slightly twisted. They exhibit a deep, dark brown color with a characteristic oily luster (Wu He You Run).
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Tea Liquor: The infusion pours a clear, transparent orange-yellow. It offers a mellow, thick, and refreshing sweetness (Chun Hou Gan Shuang) accompanied by a long-lasting, elegant aroma.
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Spent Leaves: The "infused bottom" is soft, bright, and remarkably even. The edges show distinct red oxidation or cinnabar-colored spots, showcasing the traditional "green leaf with a red edge" technique.
Heritage and Lineage
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1980s Origins: In 1983, the Wuyi Tea Science Research Institute successfully achieved the asexual reproduction of the original Da Hong Pao mother bushes. By 1985, the first commercialized packaged Da Hong Pao was launched under the "Wuyi" (武夷) brand.
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1990 Landmark: The "Ba San Cha Ren" packaging was officially born, featuring the iconic calligraphy of tea grandmaster Chen Chuan.
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Modern Stewardship: Wuyi Star acquired the historic "Wuyi" trademark in 2003, ensuring the orthodox techniques of the Tea Research Institute were preserved and brought into the modern era of standardized production.
Sourcing and Organic Assurance
Produced by Wuyi Star Tea Co., Ltd., the leaves are sourced from over 1,235 acres of proprietary tea gardens, including the prestigious Jiulongshan site. This product maintains global compliance through a rigorous "Four-Way" organic certification:
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USDA Organic (USA)
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EU Organic (Europe)
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JAS Organic (Japan)
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China Organic Product