Phoenix Dancong (Honey Orchid Scent)

 Tasting notes: Honey, floral, mango
 Origin: Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, China
 Cultivar: Dancong Honey Orchid Scent
 Elevation: 1391m
 Oxidation: ⦿⦿⦿○○
 Roasted: Medium

Grown in the mineral-rich soil and biodiverse environment of Phoenix Mountain (鳳凰山) in Chaozhou, Dancong oolong teas are famous for being dramatically aromatic—so aromatic that they’re often described as “drinkable perfume”. One of the most popular Dancongs, Honey Orchid Scent is medium-roasted with a creamy mouthfeel, a honey sweetness and a powerful floral fragrance.

Our Honey Orchid Scent is grown on Wudong Mountain, one of the highest in the Phoenix Mountain range that is almost perpetually enshrouded in mist. Wudong is home to the purest Dancong tea groves and cleanest processing of the entire region.

Honey Orchid Scent is one of the 10 signature fragrances of Phoenix Dancong teas. Dancong (單欉) means “single bush”, i.e., teas consisting of leaves from a single cultivar or plant. In essence this means that more or less each fragrance comes from its own cultivar. 

To clarify, none of the teas are artificially scented. Each cultivar has a naturally occurring fragrance that is accentuated through artisan processing and brewing methods. You can also try our Phoenix Dancong (Duck Shit Scent).

Another one of our absolute favourites, this tea has a beautiful fragrance that will stay with you all day. Try it cold-brewed—the fragrance is incredible!