Wuyi Rock Tea is a treasure of teas deeply rooted in the Danxia landform of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. It stands out among oolong teas with its unique character of "rock rhyme and floral aroma". Its growth depends entirely on the magnificent mountains and rivers of the core production area — amid the towering peaks and rocks, mist lingers all year round, and the weathered gravel soil is rich in minerals, endowing the tea with a calm and mellow "rock rhyme". Nourished by a temperate and humid climate, the tea trees accumulate abundant nutrients through day-night temperature differences, ultimately forging the iconic traits of Wuyi Rock Tea: "mellow with sweet aftertaste and layered aroma". As the "crown jewel" of Wuyi Rock Tea, Da Hong Pao combines the spiritual essence of mountains and rivers with a thousand years of tea-making craftsmanship, and has always been a rare delicacy in the hearts of tea lovers.
It is on this land that nurtures the essence of Wuyi Rock Tea that the 2025 Tribute Da Hong Pao of Tongxinshe Teahouse — "Anxiang" — comes into being. The name "Anxiang" is derived from Lin Bu’s poem: "Sparse shadows lean across clear shallow water; hidden fragrance drifts at dusk under the moon". It not only fits the quiet nature of Wuyi Rock Tea — "its fragrance is not ostentatious, yet can penetrate the tea soup" — but also implies that this tea is like the plum blossoms under the moon: it releases a long-lasting charm after years of precipitation. After sipping, the fragrance spreads from the tip of the tongue to the throat, lingering for a long time.
This "Anxiang Da Hong Pao" is known as the pinnacle of Wuyi Rock Tea from 2020 to 2025, and its creation is a perfect integration of favorable timing, geographical advantages, and human expertise.
• Favorable Timing: The 2025 spring tea season in Wuyi Mountain had moderate rainfall and balanced sunlight. The day-night temperature difference properly promoted the balanced accumulation of tea polyphenols and aromatic substances in the tea trees, laying an excellent innate foundation for the tea.
• Geographical Advantages: All raw materials are picked from the core Zheng Yan production area of Wuyi Mountain. Each tea leaf is infused with the mineral essence of the Danxia soil, giving it a solid and profound rock rhyme foundation.
• Human Expertise: It is personally supervised by Chen Zhenying, Deputy Director of the Wuyi Mountain Tea Research Institute. With decades of experience in Wuyi Rock Tea production, Director Chen exercises strict control over traditional processes such as withering, leaf-tossing, fixing, rolling, and roasting. She not only adheres to the essence of traditional methods but also optimizes details with modern tea science concepts, achieving the ultimate balance between the tea’s aroma and taste.
A light sniff of the dry tea reveals a blend of quiet orchid fragrance and faint caramel aroma, with vivid and distinct layers. After brewing with boiling water, the tea soup turns orange-yellow and translucent, as warm as amber. The moment it enters the mouth, the mellow tea soup — mixed with the crispness of rock rhyme and the sweetness of flowers and fruits — spreads on the tip of the tongue. The sweet aftertaste quickly reaches the throat, and the rock rhyme lingers for a long time. Every sip of "Anxiang Da Hong Pao" is a deep integration of the spiritual energy of Wuyi Mountain’s landscapes and the dedication of craftsmen. It is not only a tribute to the tradition of Wuyi Rock Tea but also a precious taste gift for tea lovers.