Phoenix Dan Cong (Almond) Oolong Tea - Premium

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Rating

78 / 100

Calculated from 3 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Almond, Astringent, Citrus, Cream, Floral, Grapefruit, Hay, Jasmine, Mineral, Nutty, Orchid, Roasted, Tobacco, Bitter, Smooth, Sweet
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Caffeine
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Typical Preparation
Use 5 oz / 152 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 30 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“This was part of my huge Tao Tea Leaf haul at the end of 2015, though I just opened the package a few months ago. Given my love of almonds, I had to add it to my order, even though I remember it...” Read full tasting note
“I’m really sad about this. I over steeped the first two times because I was distracted. I still tried to drink it and it was like lighter fluid. By the third steep it was still pretty bitter, and...” Read full tasting note
“The dry leaf is long, wirey and dark. It doesn’t have a strong smell, just faint floral and vegetal notes. The steeped leaf smells much the same, but unfurls to pieces of green leaves with a...” Read full tasting note
“Today was a grey day with no rain…I much prefer rain. I went in the woods to get bad vibes out of my system. I saw all kinds of beauty, and it filled my head with positive energy. Never...” Read full tasting note

Description

A very popular Dan Cong oolong with a smooth, rich texture and the powerful taste of roasted Almonds. The Phoenix Dan Cong is one of over 100 varieties of Dan Cong oolong exclusively grown on Phoenix Mountain. This tea comes from ancient tea bushes grown at altitudes of over 900 metres. The teas defining characteristics are its light body, honey-like sweet flavour and brilliant nutty and roasted undertones of almonds.

Region: Feng Huang Shan, Guangdong Province

Other Names: Xing Ren Xiang, Mi Lan Dan Cong

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: We suggest that you rinse your tea leaves before enjoying them, simply add water to the leaves and discard. This wakes them up and they are ready to go. For your first steep, we suggest a 30-50 second steep. For the second steep 10 seconds is best, simply add 5 seconds to each of your next steeps. This will allow you to experience the full range of tastes the leaves have to offer.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can be steeped 4 times.

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