A 2021 spring Dan Cong from Meizhou, a mountain facing Fenghuang, light-medium roasted.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2021 Spring · Phoenix Dan Cong oolong (Fenghuang, Chaozhou) · Light-medium roast · our A+ grade · Sample 10g to 1000g
- Dry leaf: Tight threads.
- Aroma: Sweet and refreshing.
- Taste: Floral.
- Aftertaste: Lingers in the whole mouth.
- Best for: Everyday drinking. A good Phoenix Dan Cong oolong to keep on hand, including for beginners.
Brewing Guide
- Warm a gaiwan or small teapot and add about 6–7g of leaf per 100ml.
- Use water at about 95°C (203°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
Zip the bag tight and keep it in the fridge to protect the fresh fragrance. Let it warm to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation.
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.
