Phoenix Dancong Song Zhong
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Phoenix Dancong Song Zhong
Phoenix Dancong Song Zhong

Phoenix Dancong Song Zhong

This sought-after tea boasts complex notes of gardenia blossoms and ripe nectarines, balanced by a smooth, creamy roast for a luxurious drinking experience.


About 10 Cups Of Tea

Qty:

Noble orchid, gardenia, sweet sap, creamy, white nectarine

About this tea

Phoenix Dancong is a special style of oolong tea produced in Chaozhou’s Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain, a coastal region of Guangdong, in Southeastern China. This region is an ancient tea growing area celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, misty and foggy climate in a mountainous and rocky forested landscape. Chaozhou is home to a diverse range of aromatic oolong tea cultivars developed through generations of selective cultivation, breeding and grafting.

The teas in this region of Chaozhou are mainly referred to as Dancong Oolong (single tree or single trunk oolong) and share similar aromas with various fruits and flowers like: tuberose, orchids, ginger flowers, citrus blossoms, honey, peaches, fruits and flowers. Some of the Dancong Oolong strains, like the Song Zhong, are named after legendary stories and farmer’s fables.

The last Song Emperor Zhao Bing (1278-1279 AD) had to flee to southern China when he was pursued by the Mongols. He arrived in Chaozhou and got thirsty for tea. His assistant plucked some tree leaves and made some tea for him. The Song Emperor drank it and found the taste to be so amazing that he proceeded to name this tea tree after himself as “Song Cha.”

The tea tree seeds were spread out in Chaozhou by the local people who called the tea tree variety “Song Zhong.” The people in Chaozhou planted more of these selected “Song Zhong” tea tree seeds in the surrounding mountains due to the Song Emperor’s endorsement and praise for this tea more than 750 years ago. Today, the Song Zhong strain of Dancong is said to have descended from this very old genetic variety.

The taste of Song Zhong is very differentiated. Its floral aromas of gardenia blossoms and ripe nectarines are balanced with a moderate and creamy roast. Song Zhong is one of the oldest strains of Dancong and is sought after by connoisseurs.

Ingredients

Oolong tea

Origin

Wu Dong Zhong Ping Village, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China

Cultivar

Song Zhong, 65-year-old tree garden

Harvest

April 2024

Elevation

600-800m

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Origin

Fenghuang Town

Chaozhou, Guangdong, China

Chaozhou's Fenghuang "Phoenix" Mountain is a coastal region of Guangdong, in Southeastern China. This region is an ancient tea growing area celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, misty and foggy climate in a mountainous and rocky forested landscape. The region is home to a diverse range of aromatic oolong tea cultivars developed through generations of selective cultivation, breeding and grafting. The local teas in this coastal region of the Chaozhou are mainly referred to as Dancong Oolong (single tree or single trunk oolong) and share similar aromas with various fruits and flowers like: tuberose, orchids, ginger flowers, citrus blossoms, honey, peach, almonds and other and tropical fruits or flowers.

A view of a mountainous landscape with wooded areas, winding roads, and patches of fog rolling through the valleys, much like the intricate notes in Phoenix Dancong Song Zhong by Rishi Tea & Botanicals that invite you to savor each moment.
Sloped agricultural terraces and green vegetation cover Phoenix Mountain's landscape, with distant mist-covered peaks and a dirt path winding through the scene. This area is renowned for its prized tea, particularly the exquisite Phoenix Dancong Mi Lan Xiang from Rishi Tea & Botanicals.
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Preparation
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Traditional Tea Preparation

Add 7g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150mL).

Use 212°F boiling water.

Briefly rinse the tea and discard rinse.

Proceed to infuse 1st brew for 5-10 seconds.

Infuse 2nd, 3rd and 4th brew for 10-15 seconds.

Repeat several more times at 20-30 seconds, brewing until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the tea leaves expand and unfurl, the brewing time may increase to coax out more aroma and flavor. This tea can be brewed several times in one session.

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