The four famous Wuyi bushes compared
Da Hong Pao, Tie Luo Han, Bai Ji Guan and Shui Jin Gui carry the reputation, and only one of them is easy to buy honestly.
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What is being compared
Point by point
| Aspect | Da Hong Pao | Tie Luo Han |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | The name is everywhere; genuine single-cultivar material is Qi Dan or Bei Dou. | Less famous and correspondingly less counterfeited. |
| Character | Usually a blend, balanced and roast-led. | Heavier and more mineral, with a deeper roast tolerance. |
| Age of the reputation | Overtook the others in the twentieth century through marketing. | By several accounts the older name of the two. |
| Value | Poor at the low end, since most of it is a blend. | Generally better, because the name carries less premium. |
The short answer
Tie Luo Han and Shui Jin Gui are usually better value than Da Hong Pao, whose name carries a premium the leaf frequently does not.
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