Da Hong PaoTo many tea drinkers in China, the name Da Hong Pao is synonymous to the entire category of Wuyi Yan Cha, and for good reason. Not only is it one of the Si Da Ming Congthe four famous and classic types of Yan Cha (Da Hong Pao, Tie Luo Han, Bai Ji Guan, Shui Jin Gui)its also a label thats commonly used for a variety of Yan Cha blends. However, there is also a third category associated with this illustrious name: tea made from the Qi Dan cultivar, which

simple and compound—forms this teapot's shape

Appealing to both traditionalists and admirers of modern Baozhong alike

lichens or vines

making it a perfect vessel for refined gongfu tea brewing

Lao Banzhang

It shares the same parentage as Cui Yu: the female parent Ying Zhi Hong Xin and the male parent Tainong No

slight variations in the shape and appearance are to be expected

Bingdao is one of the most coveted areas for Sheng Pu'er production

a seven-hole built-in filter ensures smooth and sediment-free tea flow

Clean and revitalising

producing a grounded

Yixing teapots are made from a rare and exhaustible clay that is mined in the mountains near Yixing