A huge amount of green teas are produced in China. Da Hong Pao tea is considered one of the most expensive and rare. The Chinese call Da Hong Pao the emperor of all teas. It not only has an amazing delicate taste, but also has a number of useful properties.
Instructions
Step 1
Da Hong Pao tea is grown in the Wuyi Mountains, which are famous for their tea plantations. They are spread out on the cliffs of the mountains and in the river valley. It should be noted that only the one for which the leaves are collected on the cliffs is called the real Da Hong Pao. This tea is processed according to classical technologies, this implies a very strong fermentation and roasting over an open fire, which fully reveals the character of the tea.
Step 2
Da Hong Pao has an interesting velvety taste with muted astringency. The leaves of this tea are initially very intense black in color, but with each subsequent infusion turn pale, turning into dark green. Like any quality tea, Da Hong Pao can be brewed several times without losing flavor. Tea leaves for Da Hong Pao are twisted along an axis, this technique is called "dragon tail" and is characteristic of the Wuyi mountains.
Step 3
Brewed Da Hong Pao is a deep dark chestnut color with a bright amber hue. Its aroma with deep tart notes changes during the tea drinking, and the characteristic bitterness is absent in the taste, but an interesting "baked" note is felt, which intensifies with each subsequent brewing. Due to its complex taste and aroma, the Chinese call Da Hong Pao tea for men, although they note that many women like it.
Step 4
Da Hong Pao belongs to highly fermented teas, which means that it can be stored without loss of quality for many years, acquiring additional flavors every year. The minimum extract of Da Hong Pao, after which the Chinese themselves recommend using it, is several months.
Step 5
Researchers have found that Da Hong Pao contains about 400 different nutrients. It has a high content of vitamins C, E, K, D, B12, B1, B3. It contains caffeine, polyphenol compounds and various trace elements, in particular phosphorus, iron, calcium, iodine, selenium, zinc, manganese, and so on. Flavonoids contained in Da Hong Pao promote the rejection of dead skin cells, this accelerates the process of their replacement with new cells, which significantly slows down the formation of wrinkles, delaying the aging process. The polyphenol compounds, which are found in large quantities in Da Hong Pao, break down fat and remove it from the body, making this tea a highly effective anti-obesity tea. The systematic use of this drink significantly accelerates metabolic processes in the human body.
Step 6
Da Hong Pao has proven healing properties. It has a warming and relaxing effect on the body, improves the functioning of the cardiovascular, circulatory and digestive systems. It has an invigorating effect, increases efficiency, tones up the body. In addition, it strengthens the gums, freshens breath and has a positive effect on the pancreas.
