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"Wonderfully delicious. If you are looking for a great oolong this might be your tea." - Benjamin T.
Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
Floral andfruity nectar, orchid, jasmine
About This Tea
The Dancong oolong tea trees share similar aromas with various fruits and flowers like tuberose, orchids, ginger flowers, citrus blossoms, honey, almonds, and other tantalizing tropical flowers. Lan Hua Xiang, “Orchid Aroma,” is a highly aromatic cultivar of Dancong oolong that has an amazing flowery aroma of fresh blooming orchids. The specific compounds that produce the orchid aroma in this tea are not yet fully identified. However, it is believed that a combination of floral-scented compounds such as benzyl acetate, linalool, and geraniol contribute to the orchid fragrance. These aromatic compounds and many others naturally occur in Dancong oolong tea plants at different levels and can be found in different fruits and flowers.
The Lan Hua Xiang (兰花香) is a rare variety of Phoenix Dancong oolong, originating from the Fenghuang Mountains in Chaozhou, Guangdong. Its name reflects its distinctive orchid-like floral aroma, a hallmark of elite Phoenix Dancong teas. Lan Hua Xiang was derived from the Phoenix Narcissus (Fenghuang Shuixian) group of Camellia sinensis and is a traditional cultivar that has been growing in southern China for centuries. "Lan Hua Xiang" (Orchid Fragrance Dancong) was standardized by farmers in the late 20th century to highlight its unique aromatic profile dominated by fresh gardenia, jasmine, and sweet orchid notes, with a lingering honey-like finish.
This batch is smooth, mellow, and exceptionally fragrant, with a natural sweetness and refreshing aftertaste. Lan Hua Xiang is grown in limited quantities, primarily at higher altitudes (800–1000 meters), which contributes to its premium status in the Dancong oolong tea group.
Origin
Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Cultivar
Lan Hua Xiang 兰花香
Harvest
April 2025
Elevation
950 meters
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Ingredients
Oolong tea
Origin
Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Cultivar
Lan Hua Xiang 兰花香
Harvest
April 2025
Elevation
950 meters
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.
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 7-9g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150mL).
Use 212°F boiling water.
Swiftly rinse the tea and discard rinse brew.
Proceed to infuse 1st brew for 20 seconds.
Infuse 2nd, 3rd and 4th brew for 20-30 seconds.
Repeat several more times at 45 seconds, brewing until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the tea leaves expand and unfurl, the brewing time may increase to 1 minute to coax out more aroma and flavor. This tea can be brewed several times in one session.
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