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This tea is a type of oolong and is produced in the northern part of Fujian Province, in the territory of Wuyi Mountain. Currently, tea from those very mother bushes is not produced. But the Chinese government at the beginning of the 20th century allowed the cultivation of seedlings from old bushes for subsequent planting. Today, more than 1000 types of various bushes have been bred in the Wuyi Mountains. The most common raw materials are from two types - Zhou Gui and Shui Xian. And the government allowed tea blends from different varieties to be called Da Hong Pao. Therefore, anyone wishing to buy Da Hong Pao can choose a ready-made blend made by a technologist at the plant, or, to their taste, mix their own Da Hong Pao, and then enjoy its magnificent taste and pleasant aroma. According to legend, the Chinese Ding Xian, who lived in the 14th century, was once on a hot day going to take an exam to receive an important rank, and suddenly lost consciousness. He was lucky, because there was a monastery nearby and a monk saw him, who brewed a cup of tea for him. The young man came to his senses and went on his way. He successfully passed the exam before the emperor, and did not forget about his savior. In gratitude for the service rendered, Ding Xian presented the monk with his red robe with a dragon embroidered on it. This clothing was a sign of the power he had received. When the Buddhist monk, due to his inherent modesty, did not accept this gift, Ding Xian covered the tea bushes with his red robe, which brought him healing. Another legend tells us about incredibly smart monkeys that lived (and live now, and they are really quite smart) in Wuyi Shan. Since the little ones were smart, the locals learned to train them to collect tea growing on the cliffs where it was difficult to get to. So that the little pickers would not be accidentally caught for dinner by neighbors, they were dressed in small red robes. The tea got its name from the name of the clothes. ))
Da Hong Pao is one of the most popular Chinese teas among lovers of this drink. Its history is shrouded in legends, and its taste will not leave anyone indifferent. But it has acquired the greatest fame due to its special effect on the emotional state of a person, since during brewing it relieves nervous tension and at the same time tones.