Phoenix Dancong Ya Shi “Duck Shit”
Garden Direct Oolong Tea
Description
Origin
Description
Origin: Wudong Shan, Guangdong, China
Cultivar: Ya Shi 鸭屎 “Duck Shit”
Harvest: April 2020
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. Legend says that when some farmers planted a new tea garden in Wudong Shan, they named the garden Ya Shi or “Duck Shit” to prevent others from stealing their amazing aromatic tea genetics. This 2020 selection features Classic Lan Hua Xiang (White Orchid Aroma) with notes of cotton candy, magnolia, rare orchids, jasmine and Muscat grapes.
Cultivar: Ya Shi 鸭屎 “Duck Shit”
Harvest: April 2020
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. Legend says that when some farmers planted a new tea garden in Wudong Shan, they named the garden Ya Shi or “Duck Shit” to prevent others from stealing their amazing aromatic tea genetics. This 2020 selection features Classic Lan Hua Xiang (White Orchid Aroma) with notes of cotton candy, magnolia, rare orchids, jasmine and Muscat grapes.
Tasting Notes
Classic Lan Hua Xiang with notes of cotton candy, magnolia, rare orchids, jasmine and Muscat grapes
Ingredients
Traditional Preparation
Reviews
Reviews
A very fine tea
This is really not my favorite type of oolong. It has a very subtle flavor profile and, overall, seems
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closer to a jade oolong than I expected. I prefer a bolder, earthier oolong. Having said that, this is a very fine tea for those who appreciate this type of tea. It has great aroma and feels good in the mouth. It's not the type of tea I'd order again, but that's just personal preference.
Ronald
Delicious and Fragrant
Smells wonderful and a smooth pleasant taste. Definitely keeping on hand.
Gina
Very Nice Oolong
This oolong is very good. Good strong flavor even after the 3rd steeping, per included instructions.
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A bit pricy, but a fun name and worth the occasional splurge.
Steve
