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Guangdong

Dān Cóng Yā Shǐ Xiāng单丛鸭屎香

dān cóng yā shǐ xiāng

Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Cháozhōu Prefecture (潮州, C...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang — a shocking name and divine fragrance: oolong from the Phoenix Mountains with notes of flowers, cream, and tropical fruits.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Porcelain teaware can also be used.
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Too long steeping can make the tea taste astringent and bitter.Be guided by your sensations and adjust brewing time depending on desired strength of the liquor.Pay attention to ...
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (for most varieties). For lightly roasted and greener variants, water of 85-90°C may be used.
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Guangdong
Category
High-quality oolong teas. Belongs to the group of Dān Cóng (单丛, Dān Cóng) teas, which means "single bushes" or "from a single bush".
Coordinates
Approximately 23-24° North latitude, 116-117° East longitude.
Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Cháozhōu Prefecture (潮州, Cháozhōu), Fènghuáng Mountains (凤凰山, Fènghuáng Shān), also known as Phoenix Mou...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Relatively large, longitudinally-twisted leaves, dark brown, brownish color with reddish tint. Stems may be present. Sometimes golden-furred tips are visible, but not as abundan...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Very bright, intense, floral, with characteristic notes that are difficult to confuse with other Dan Congs. Despite the name, there are no unpleasant odors in the aroma. Instead...
Liquor Aroma
Rich, enveloping, sweet, with dominant floral notes, fruit hints, honey, sometimes with light acidity.
Liquor Color
From golden-yellow to amber-orange, transparent, clear. Liquor color depends on the degree of oxidation and roasting.
Spent Leaves
Whole, elastic leaves, opened after brewing, brownish-green color with reddish edges.
Taste
Rich, full-bodied, oily, sweetish, with light astringency and refreshing acidity. The bouquet is dominated by floral notes, with nuances of fruits (peach, lychee, mango), honey,...
Details
Oxidation
30.000000 - 60.000000
Oxidation Maximum
60.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
60
Cultivar
Ya Shi Xiang is not just a tea name, but the name of a varietal cultivar of tea bushes growing in the Fenghuang Mountains. Like all Dan Congs, Ya Shi Xiang is not a variety in t...
Picking
Harvest occurs, as a rule, in spring, but can also be conducted in summer and autumn. Spring Ya Shi Xiang is considered most valuable.
Phase
Early
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