Big Red Robe is one of the great Wuyi Teas, and one of our favourites. Produced from the Wuyi Qidan cultivar and picked in mid-April, carefully sun withered before charcoal roasting, resulting in its wonderful taste and aroma. Our Big Red Robe has been medium roasted giving it a rich mellow flavour with hints of cocoa, and a sweet almost floral aftertaste.
Brewing Instructions
Western style:
Measure 3g per cup (250ml), add water 90-95º C, infuse for 3 minutes.
3 Infusions.
Traditional Style:
Measure 3-5g per cup (100-125ml), infuse in 90-95º C water for 1 minute. Subsequent infusions from 60 seconds gradually increasing the time with each infusion.
Made this way the tea can be brewed between 3-5 times.