Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong is known for its variety of fragrances and the rich mineral content of its tea leaves. The dry leaves usually are twisted with a dark color. The leaves have a reddish edge, which is a result of a process called Yao Qing, that is an oxidation process unique to the making of oolong tea. After the Peng Qing process, the tea is slightly or moderately baked several times, depending on the type of tea. 

Ya Shi Xiang is a specialty varietal of Phoenix Dan Cong oolong. It is one of the most popular Phoenix oolong teas. The story said that the original tea farmer was afraid of villagers steal the tea plants from his garden so named duck shit. Victoria visited the origin of Ya Shi Xiang - Pin Keng Tou, of Wudong Mountain of Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong province, on her 2018 spring tea sourcing trip. With the Covid restrains, we still managed to source this tea from Master Liu, who has 25 years of experience in making phoenix oolong tea. This tea is very floral, smooth, fruity, with undertone of butterscotch, mango, papaya, with sweet finish. 

Additional Info

Origin:                   Phoenix Mountain, Guang Dong province, China

Harvest time:        April 2022, bake completed in September 

Caffeine Level:      Medium 

Tasting Notes 

A distinctive honeysuckle flower fragrance and taste of butterscotch, along with more subtle fruity notes of mango, papaya, pear.

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