Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea is one of Guangdong’s semi-oxidized products with the most diverse and full-bodied character. About these types of oolong from a single bush (Dan Cong) it’s not so easy to define a single varietal with just one aroma because in a single garden you can often find camellias with different fragrances influencing each others. In the case of this Ya Shi Xiang, however, there were few influences from surrounding plants, so, it’s easier to taste the peculiarities of this famous oolong varietal.

The Phoenix Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang Oolong Tea is a good pick for anyone who want a full-bodied infuse with a medium intensity taste. In the mouth, in fact, this tea gives a pleasant perception of fullness leaving a clean and dry feeling on the finish. The flavor of the infusion is mainly floral with sweet notes of butter cookies. Finally, a slight hint of vanilla sugar is also present in the aftertaste.

To have an even sweeter tasting experience, still staying in the Dan Cong, you can try our Milan Xiang Dan Cong Oolong Tea.

Tasting – Sight and smell

The leaves of Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea appear various shades of brown, from deep brown to ochre. They are long, medium-sized and masterfully crafted-the shape is slightly rolled. The infusion has intense notes of white flowers and monoi. Light hints of tropical fruits such as coconut, papaya, and pineapple in syrup also appear on the nose. An incredibly sweet and full-bodied tea with a complex and fragrant floral bouquet that is sure to impress with every sip.

Tasting Notes

GONG FU CHA
The first infusion of Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea opens with notes of magnolia, wisteria, and monoi, with extraordinary intensity. With the second infusion, hints of butter, cookies and shortbread also appear, albeit delicate on the palate. The third and subsequent infusions bring with them not only definite floral scents but also the sweetness of powdered sugar. The persistence is long, sweet and floral.

WESTERN
Flowers are definitely the most characteristic note of this Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea: we find magnolia, wisteria, monoi and a distant hint of jasmine. The evolution is soft, with secondary notes of butter cookies and shortbread. A hint of vanilla sugar is added before a floral closure, with monoi and magnolia returning to dominate the finish.

Place of origin

Chaozhou, Guangdong – China

Production

After the harvest the leaves of the Phoenix Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang Oolong Tea wither under the sunlight for a period of time between 10 and 20 minutes before going on bamboo trays indoor. Here it’s where the oxidation starts thanks to a manipulation of the leaves (the shaking) made by the tea master.

When the leaves have the desire oxidation level (generally for Dan Con it is between the 50% and 80%) the leaves go into an oven heated up by coal where the enzymes related to the oxidation process are deactivated.

After this phase the leaves are mechanical rolled in their final form before going into a series of roasting period where the product is dried a bit more and consolidate its flavors.

Brewing instructions for the Phoenix Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang Oolong Tea

We invite you to brew the Phoenix Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang Oolong Tea in the traditional Chinese style (Gong Fu Cha) with a Gaiwan of an approximate capacity of 100 ml. Following this brewing technique you can, with 5 grams of leaves, do multiple infusions and have the most complete tasting experience of your tea.

After a brief rinse of the leaves in water at a temperature of 90°C you can do a first infusion of 15 seconds and, after that, maintaining the same water temperature, you can continue to push the product rising up the previous steeping time of 10 seconds (15 – 25 – 35…).

In order to have a more traditional brew in the Western style we suggest to steep 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) for one minute and an half, using water at a temperature of 90°C in a mug with an approximate capacity of 150 ml.

For a better tasting experience we suggest to filter the infuse as close as possible to the proper steeping time indication. Our brewing time recommendations can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a stronger or more delicate cup of tea.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Oolong tea benefits

The main health benefits of Oolong Teas come from the relevant content of minerals and antioxidant phenols in the leaves.

Some studies, in fact, report that daily intake of Oolong, such as this Ya Shi Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea, can affect bone health by improving the concentration of minerals in this tissue and promote a decrease in blood sugar due to the stimulating effect of phenols on insulin.

The Oolong Teas, furthermore, show, generally, a reduced concentration of caffeine. This feature make the oolong easier to be consumed in every moment of the day also for the people more sensitive to this exciting substance.