"Supreme Dahongpao Tea, in terms of appearance, shows even, clean strips with a jewel-like or oily sheen. Aromatically, it is sharp, rich and prolonged or ethereal and distant. In taste, it exhibits distinctive rocky tones, full-bodied flavor, a refreshing and solid taste, and a lingering aroma at the bottom of the cup, while the liquor is clear, brightly colored, and deep orange-yellow. The leaves at the bottom are soft, even, and shiny, with red edges or a touch of cinnabar."
"Fine Dahongpao, the appearance presents as tight, sturdy, slightly twisted, with a slight jewel-like or oily sheen, overall quite even. Aromatically, it is rich and prolonged or ethereal and distant. In taste, it has pronounced rocky tones, full-bodied, swift in returning sweetness, and lingering aroma at the bottom of the cup. The color of the infusion tends to be clear, bright, deep orange-yellow. The leaves at the bottom are softer, evenly shiny, with red edges or a touch of cinnabar."
