The picking season for Dahongpao tea occurs in mid-April or early May and although machines are now used in the process, the season often resembles a family reunion as members rush home to take part in the harvest.

Dahongpao tea is representative of Wuyi rock tea that grows in cracks in the rocks. Top-grade Dahongpao tea is always mellow, with a strong aroma and a long-lasting sweet after-taste.

The green plantations that stretch far into the distance and along the hills of Wuyi Mountain seldom attract visitors.