2021 spring Mi Lan Xiang, roasted several times up to a near-heavy level by March 2022.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2021 Spring · Phoenix Dan Cong oolong (Fenghuang, Chaozhou) · Heavy roast · our A+++ grade · Sample 10g to 1000g
- Dry leaf: Long, strong, neat threads with a deep dark color.
- Aroma: Orchid and honey blended into the liquor.
- Taste: Thick, rich and round, with mellowness and sweetness from the roasting.
- Mouthfeel & body: Full.
- Aftertaste: A lingering aftertaste.
- Best for: Daily cups of Phoenix Dan Cong oolong; a comfortable start for novices.
Brewing Guide
- Measure about 6–7g for every 100ml of your gaiwan or pot.
- Bring water to 100°C (212°F).
- Do one quick rinse to wake the leaves.
- Keep early steeps short (5–10 seconds) and lengthen by about 5 seconds.
- Empty the pot completely into a fair cup each round.
Use this as a guide, not a rule; play with time and amount until it suits you.
Storage
Seal it well and keep it away from light, damp and odors. Roasted oolong keeps well at room temperature.
About the Leaf
These can show up now and then:
- 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.
