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Guangdong

Huáng Zhī Xiāng Dàn Cóng黄栀香单丛

huáng zhī xiāng dāncóng

Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Chaozhou Prefecture-level ...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Gongfu Water Temperature
92.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

The epitome of floral oolong: an oily infusion with gardenia fragrance, honey sweetness, and the voice of a single bush.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Tea Amount
5–7 g per 100–120 ml.
Teaware
Cháozhōu porcelain gàiwǎn (潮州盖碗) — traditional choice. Yixing teapot from fine clay also suitable.
Brewing Notes
~95°C. Hot water reveals the "gardenia" note; too hot (100°C) enhances astringency.Classic Chaozhou serving — three miniature cups (三杯, sān bēi). Tea is pour...
Gongfu Water Temperature
92.000000
Gongfu Tea Grams
6.000000
Gongfu Water Ml
100.000000
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Guangdong
Category
Guangdong oolongs. Phoenix Dān Cóng (凤凰单丛). Aromatic type: Huáng Zhī Xiāng (黄栀香, "Yellow Gardenia Aroma").
Coordinates
~23°55' N, ~116°43' E.
Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Chaozhou Prefecture-level City (潮州市, Cháozhōu Shì), Phoenix District (凤凰区, Fènghuáng Qū), Phoenix Mountain range (...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large longitudinally twisted leaves of dark olive or brownish color with noticeable luster. Shape — elongated, slightly curved. Dense, weighty.
Dry Leaf Aroma
Intense, complex — dominant notes of blooming gardenia and jasmine, complemented by hints of honey, ripe tropical fruits (mango, papaya) and light caramel. One of the most &quot...
Liquor Aroma
Bright, enveloping, floral — gardenia, jasmine, with honey sweetness. Persists on gaiwan lid long after pouring. Unfolds gradually from infusion to infusion, becoming more refin...
Liquor Color
Bright, clear, golden-yellow or light amber with pronounced luster.
Spent Leaves
Large whole leaves that have opened after brewing. Greenish center with distinct reddish-brown rim along edges. Leaf is soft, elastic.
Taste
Rich, smooth, oily. Harmonious balance of sweetness, light astringency and refreshing acidity. Floral, honey and fruity tones. Pronounced "hui gan" (回甘, returning swee...
Details
Oxidation
20.000000 - 50.000000
Roast Level
Heavy
Oxidation Maximum
50.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
50
Cultivar
Huang Zhi Xiang is a specific cultivar (or group of clones) of *Camellia sinensis* var. *sinensis*, adapted to the mountain conditions of Phoenix Mountain. It represents a semi-...
Phase
Early
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