Bei Dou Tea
North Star · Pei Tou
Bei Dou is a Wuyi rock tea cultivated from cuttings of Da Hong Pao's mother bushes, offering a direct taste of the original qidao heritage.
Flavor Profile
What does Bei Dou taste like?
Bei Dou is a Wuyi rock tea cultivated from cuttings of Da Hong Pao's mother bushes, offering a direct taste of the original qidao heritage. The cup carries the classic yanyun mineral core with dark floral notes, roasted grain warmth, and a long structured finish. It tends to be slightly more savory and less overtly fruity than commercial Da Hong Pao blends, which is exactly why purists seek it out.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Wuyi), China
Bei Dou was propagated from Da Hong Pao mother-bush cuttings in the 1980s and grown in the Wuyi Zhengyan area.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Bei Dou
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Bei Dou
Typical brewed serving
Bei Dou is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Bei Dou for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with mineral notes — a oolong tea with mineral, floral, roasted character.
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FAQ
Bei Dou Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Bei Dou tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Bei Dou tea?
Bei Dou is a Wuyi rock tea cultivated from cuttings of Da Hong Pao's mother bushes, offering a direct taste of the original qidao heritage. It is also known as North Star and Pei Tou.
Does Bei Dou tea have caffeine?
Yes. Bei Dou is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Bei Dou tea taste like?
Bei Dou is known for a profile led by Mineral, Floral, and Roasted, with a medium body.
How do you brew Bei Dou tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Bei Dou tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Bei Dou; its profile centers on Mineral, Floral, and Roasted.