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Draconus wrote:
> Looking for high grade Da Hong Pao. My trip to HK recently introduced us
> to this wonderful (boldly understated) Oolong.
> Obviously first generation is nigh on impossible to acquire and alas, my
> budget would not extend to such an investment :-( ...I noted in an
> archived post that a 20g lot sold for $25000 in an auction in HK some time
> back! :-o)


I searched for a year trying to find some higher grade Da Hong Pao on
the mainland and didn't find anything but the following disclaimer: It
is nearly impossible to find very high grade stuff unless you are a
local leader in the area it's produced.

Good luck in your search.