Product Overview
The "Ba San Cha Ren" (83 Tea Master) Special Grade Da Hong Pao is a flagship offering from Wuyi Star, designed to pay homage to the legendary era of Da Hong Pao’s commercialization. Packaged in precise 9g individual sticks, this tea follows the "Special Grade" (Te Ji) standard, representing the highest tier of the brand’s traditional roasting craftsmanship.
Sensory Profile: The Classic "Rock Echo"
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Aroma: A sophisticated fusion of rich caramel and warm, roasted "fire" scents (Huo Xiang) resulting from meticulous charcoal finishing.
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Liquor: Deep orange-red, clear, and bright.
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Flavor: The mouthfeel is thick, silky, and "heavy-bottomed" without being greasy. It delivers a robust initial impact followed by a lingering "rock echo" (Yan Yun) and a powerful, refreshing sweetness (Sheng Jin) that coats the palate long after the sip.
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