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Qi Dan (Rare Cinnabar)

Propagated from cuttings of the original six Da Hong Pao mother trees on Jiulongke cliff in the 1980s. Subtler and more refined than commercial blends. What some vendors sell as their premium Da Hong Pao is actually Qi Dan.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China

Plant

Qi Dan

Land

200–500m

Craft

Late spring (May) harvest. Medium-heavy roast, charcoal-fired.

Brewing

Gongfu
98.0°Ctemp
5gper 100ml
10s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 8-12 steeps

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