Da Hong Pao GGGG

20g

This is the very Da Hong Pao that shatters all expectations from the first infusion.
The aroma starts surprisingly soft—sweet floral notes, delicate, pure, almost airy. Not sharp, not perfumy, but truly alive and warm. And here's the most interesting part: you already realize it's gu shu.
The first sip—sweetness, light honeyed tones, roundness. No roughness, no harsh roasting upfront. Everything is very smooth, very cohesive. The floral character lingers in the aftertaste, but then the tea starts to show its true nature.
And then it arrives—the classic Da Hong Pao. Minerality, rockiness, the signature 'cliff' texture, dense body, long-lasting flavor. Warm woody undertones emerge, along with nutty notes and a light caramel from the roasting. The taste becomes serious, voluminous, mature.
And the best part—the finish returns to sweetness. Soft, lingering, almost creamy.
Not just 'good,' but the one that makes you see the entire genre in a new light.