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Da Hong Pao from Harney & Sons

Steepster Score 26 Ratings Rate This Tea

84/100

Da Hong Pao

Oolong Tea by Harney & Sons

An exquisite example of the more traditional, darker style oolong. After the leaves are harvested, they are twisted and allowed to oxidize much longer. The darker tea tastes of more heavily cooked sugars and fruits like molasses and roasted peaches. This Da Hong Pao retains a vibrant fruit flavor through the smokey tastes of charcoal firing.

40 Tasting Notes

PlayThang
81

I’m about half way through my Harney’s. It’s a good solid Oolong. The first steep is always a bit nutty for me, but the second is really good.

BTVSGal
90

So this is the first tasting note form the steepster select October box. I was so excited that I quickly grabbed the gaiwan and heated some water. Warmed the gaiwan and proceed. It has a very nice amber color. Rght off the back I catch the fruitiness from the smell. When tasting it a little nuttiness came through, but mostly the fruit took center stage. Nice;)

Dave Swan
74
Dave Swan 2 tasting notes

A very good quality Oolong and a pleasure to drink. I did however find the first steep a little too woody but it is only very marginal. This tea is definitely worth a sample.

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margebrown
90

A super oolong tea, everything about it oozes quality.