Origin: Wudong Shan, Guangdong, China Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang 蜜兰香 “Honey & Orchids Aroma” Harvest: Spring 2021 Elevation: 1000m
Phoenix Dancong is a special style of oolong tea produced in Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain, a coastal region celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate and rocky landscape. The region is home to diverse cultivars developed through generations of selective cultivation. Many are named after a xiang or “aroma” type. It is said these tea trees mimic the aromas of various flowers and fruits, like Tuberose, Honey & Orchids, or Almond while others are named from farmer tales. Mi Lan Xiang, or “Honey & Orchids Aroma” is a popular cultivar that is beloved for its luscious floral aroma and sappy sweetness that evokes ripe peaches and nectarines drizzled in honey. This cultivar tends to showcase those aromas upfront even from the initial tea rinse and first infusion, whereas other cultivars may need a little patience to bloom.
Origin
Wudong Shan, Guangdong, China
Description
Origin: Wudong Shan, Guangdong, China Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang 蜜兰香 “Honey & Orchids Aroma” Harvest: Spring 2021 Elevation: 1000m
Phoenix Dancong is a special style of oolong tea produced in Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain, a coastal region celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate and rocky landscape. The region is home to diverse cultivars developed through generations of selective cultivation. Many are named after a xiang or “aroma” type. It is said these tea trees mimic the aromas of various flowers and fruits, like Tuberose, Honey & Orchids, or Almond while others are named from farmer tales. Mi Lan Xiang, or “Honey & Orchids Aroma” is a popular cultivar that is beloved for its luscious floral aroma and sappy sweetness that evokes ripe peaches and nectarines drizzled in honey. This cultivar tends to showcase those aromas upfront even from the initial tea rinse and first infusion, whereas other cultivars may need a little patience to bloom.
Tasting Notes
luscious floral aroma and sappy sweetness that evokes ripe peaches and nectarines drizzled in honey
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Traditional Preparation
Add 7g tea to a Gaiwan or Gongfu Teapot (per 150ml) Use 200°F Rinse briefly one time. Decant and discard this infusion. Add water and infuse for 20 Seconds. | 2nd infusion: 30 seconds | 3rd: 1 minute | 4+: add 15 seconds per infusion.
