2007 Aged Premium Dahongpao

This 2007 Aged Dahongpao (大紅袍), crafted from the Beitou (北斗) cultivar, stands out for its smooth mouthfeel, thick body, and a warm honey-like throat sensation layered with complex, robust flavors. Unlike other aged Dahongpaos where aging is often an afterthought, this tea underwent a careful, intentional process with aging in mind using three rounds of slow and careful roasting, each spaced up to four months apart. This meticulous approach locks in the tea’s distinctive flavors over time, preserving its depth, character, and highly sought after mouthfeel without the over-roasting that often dulls and compromises the quality of aged Dahongpao teas. The Beitou cultivar, known as “the North Star,” was developed in the 1980s in Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province, China to replicate the legendary qualities of traditional Dahongpao, which originates from a small, protected group of mother plants now considered national treasures. By using cuttings from these original plants, tea artisans creat