2024 spring Ya Shi Xiang at our A+ grade, medium roasted, a little spice over sweetness.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2024 Spring · Phoenix Dan Cong oolong (Fenghuang, Chaozhou) · Medium roast · our A+ grade · Sample 7g to 1000g
- Dry leaf: Robust, neatly rolled threads.
- Taste: A subtle spice with delicate sweetness and mellowness.
- Aftertaste: Long, filling the mouth.
- Good to know: Made from old-tree leaves and roasted several times, according to the original listing.
- Best for: Everyday drinking — a relaxed Phoenix Dan Cong oolong that suits those new to oolong.
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.
