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老欉米蘭香鳳凰單欉烏龍 Lǎo Cóng Mǐlán Xiāng “Old Grove Honey Orchid Fragrance” Phoenix Dān Cóng “Single Bush/Grove” Oolong tea from 烏岽山 Wūdōngshān in the 潮州 Cháozhōu region of northeastern 廣東 Guǎngdōng province, China.
One of the classic teas from the Cháozhōu region, this Old Grove Mǐlán Xiāng is an extremely well-balanced blend of high florals of orchid and honeysuckle, with silky yet robust fruit and honey tones, all set against a pleasant astringency that is a hallmark of this famous dān cóng oolong. Coming from a cluster of old tea bushes, the tea is harvested in lower quantities, enabling the plant to produce energetically vital leaves, a quality that is evident with each cup.
Brewing Suggestions
As one of the quintessential teas of Wūdōngshān, Lǎo Cóng Mǐlán Xiāng brews best when steeped in the traditional style native to Cháozhōu. In a 3-5 grams for a 120-180 ml (~4-6 oz) Yíxìng teapot or gaiwan, use a healthy amount of tea (5-8 grams), with a steep time for 2-3 minutes, employing water at a temperature at near boiling (~98C/210F). For those less adventurous, to achieve a lighter brew, keep the heat at near boiling, but reduce the steep time to no more than 1-2 minutes. For the following two to three steepings, consider increasing the temperature minimally and reduce the steep time. By steeping four and beyond, maintain the temperature and increase the time progressively. Optimally, you should be able to enjoy eight or more re-steepings, with gradual changes within each successive brewing.
As always, personal tastes may vary, so always adjust the quantity of leaves, volume and temperature of water, and steep times to fit your preferences.
老欉米蘭香鳳凰單欉烏龍 Lǎo Cóng Mǐlán Xiāng “Old Grove Honey Orchid Fragrance” Phoenix Dān Cóng “Single Bush/Grove” Oolong tea from 烏岽山 Wūdōngshān in the 潮州 Cháozhōu region of northeastern 廣東 Guǎngdōng province, China.
One of the classic teas from the Cháozhōu region, this Old Grove Mǐlán Xiāng is an extremely well-balanced blend of high florals of orchid and honeysuckle, with silky yet robust fruit and honey tones, all set against a pleasant astringency that is a hallmark of this famous dān cóng oolong. Coming from a cluster of old tea bushes, the tea is harvested in lower quantities, enabling the plant to produce energetically vital leaves, a quality that is evident with each cup.
Brewing Suggestions
As one of the quintessential teas of Wūdōngshān, Lǎo Cóng Mǐlán Xiāng brews best when steeped in the traditional style native to Cháozhōu. In a 3-5 grams for a 120-180 ml (~4-6 oz) Yíxìng teapot or gaiwan, use a healthy amount of tea (5-8 grams), with a steep time for 2-3 minutes, employing water at a temperature at near boiling (~98C/210F). For those less adventurous, to achieve a lighter brew, keep the heat at near boiling, but reduce the steep time to no more than 1-2 minutes. For the following two to three steepings, consider increasing the temperature minimally and reduce the steep time. By steeping four and beyond, maintain the temperature and increase the time progressively. Optimally, you should be able to enjoy eight or more re-steepings, with gradual changes within each successive brewing.
As always, personal tastes may vary, so always adjust the quantity of leaves, volume and temperature of water, and steep times to fit your preferences.