Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
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Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang
Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang

Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang

A rare and expressive Phoenix Dancong oolong grown in the misty heights of the Fenghuang Mountains. Silky, refreshing and naturally sweet, this micro-lot blooms in each infusion with the elegant scent of noble orchid.


About 10 Cups Of Tea

Floral andfruity nectar, orchid, jasmine

About This Tea
Phoenix Dancong is a special style of oolong tea produced in the Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain range of Chaozhou, a coastal region of Guangdong, China celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate, and rocky landscapes. The region is home to diverse oolong tea cultivars developed through the centuries and generations of selective tea cultivation. Many Dancong oolongs are named after their "xiang" or “aroma” type.

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.
Ingredients

Oolong tea

Origin

Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China

Cultivar

Lan Hua Xiang 兰花香

Harvest

April 2025

Elevation

950 meters

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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.
Preparation
  • Imperial
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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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