{"product_id":"da-hong-pao-tea-bulk","title":"Da Hong Pao Tea Bulk","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDa Hong Pao (translated Big Red Robe 大紅袍 ) is a heavily oxidized tea that falls within the Oolong family. Even at a glance one can tell this tea is dark and rich with a deep flavour. Grown in the Fujian province. Normally brought out for guests of honour within the China region due to its high quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind this tea (every Chinese tea has one and we love including them!) is that during the Ming dynasty, the emperors mother at the time fell sick but was cured due to a certain tea - and to help both preserve and remember which bush these leaves came from, big red robes were placed over those bushes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose very same bushes still reportedly exist today with price tags of their leaves going for up to 1 million USD per Kilogram!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003epesticide free China\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Da Hong Pao Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your cup by pouring boiling water inside. Rotate the water around so that it has touched all sides to ensure equal distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormally two teaspoons are used for one teapot. This equates to around two reasonable sized pinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90 to 95C water is traditionally used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA steeping time of 1 minute is commonplace but feel free to experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to get 4 to 6 infusions from this tea, and with each infusion please increase steeping time by 1 minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide polyphenols (catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins) which defend cells against oxidative damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart and metabolic support: \u003c\/strong\u003eA healthy lifestyle with regular tea intake is associated with modest improvements in cholesterol balance and fat metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e L-theanine may provide steady alertness without the jitters of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive comfort: \u003c\/strong\u003eMildly browned medium-heavy roast oolongs are often light after meals and quite smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOral health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea polyphenols may inhibit odour-producing bacteria and promote fresh breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCautionary notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine: \u003c\/strong\u003emoderate per cup; Limit if you're sensitive, pregnant or breastfeeding (generally speaking, keep total caffeine under 200 mg\/day during pregnancy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflux or sensitive stomach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\/very roasted infusion on an empty stomach may cause heartburn - brew lighter and drink with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tannins may decrease non-HAEm iron uptake; Avoid iron-rich meals and supplements and leave 1-2 hours between meals \u0026amp; supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKidney stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e tea contains oxalates; If you have a family history of calcioxalate stones, moderate intake and drink plenty of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedication timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some medicines absorbed through tea may be impeded by it (levothyroxine, iron or mineral supplements, for example). 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