2025 early-spring Ya Shi Xiang, medium-heavy roasted, from a dry spring that concentrated the leaf.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2025 Early Spring · Phoenix Dan Cong oolong (Fenghuang, Chaozhou) · Medium-heavy roast · our A+++ grade · Sample 7g to 1000g
- Dry leaf: Tight, robust threads.
- Liquor: Very clear and bright.
- Taste: Refreshing, with floral and fruity notes over a natural sweetness.
- Aftertaste: Hui gan with saliva production.
- Good to know: Low rainfall in spring 2025 gave the leaves a more concentrated flavor.
- Best for: Everyday drinking. Beginners and regular Phoenix Dan Cong oolong drinkers alike can brew it without fuss.
Brewing Guide
- Warm a gaiwan or small teapot and add about 6–7g of leaf per 100ml.
- Use water at 100°C (212°F).
- Give the leaves one fast rinse.
- Start with 5–10 seconds, then add roughly 5 seconds per round.
- Decant fully into a fair cup each time.
Treat these as a starting point and adjust to your taste.
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark spot away from strong smells. The roast keeps it stable, so the fridge is not needed.
About the Leaf
You may see some of these; they vary from bag to bag:
- Some stems and broken pieces: normal for hand-sorted loose oolong, and they brew just as well.
- Darker, glossier leaf: this is the roast, not spoilage.
