Confusion

Dahongpao is a bona fide superstar in the world of tea. Legends, political endorsement, and cultural embellishment have kept it in the spotlight since its inception. Where there is attention, confusion often follows, and thus Dahongpao has become increasingly shrouded in mystery. To address this, we've selected the ten most representative questions from among the many that people ask about Dahongpao, answering them to reveal the truth and simplify the experience of drinking tea. ① Is Dahongpao a type of black tea? Black tea is a fully fermented tea, while Dahongpao is a semi-fermented oolong tea(wulong tea). It does not become black tea simply because the name contains the character "red," much like Anji white tea is not actually white tea. ② What is the relationship between Dahongpao and Wuyi rock tea? According to the definition provided by the national "Geographical Indication Protection Product" for Wuyi rock tea, "Wuyi rock tea" refers to oolong tea with the characteristic of Yan Yun (rock bone and floral fragrance) made from appropriate tea tree varieties grown under the unique natural ecological conditions of Wuyi Mountain using asexual propagation, cultivation, and traditional processing methods. Dahongpao, known as the "King of Wuyi Rock Tea," is…