Origin: Guangdong Province, Chaoan County, Chaozhou City, China

Altitude of the garden: 600 m

Harvest time: 23.3.2025.

Final baking date: 30.5.2025.

Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang

Picking Method: Manual

Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong is one of the ten most precious aromatic varieties of Phoenix Dan Cong tea, known for its nectar aroma and exceptional refinement. This remarkable variety originates from the city of Fenghuang in Chaozhou, Guangdong province, and belongs to the prestigious group of Phoenix daffodils within the oolong tea series. It has been rated as one of the national teas by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, further confirming its value and reputation.

This cultivar comes from cloned, small, medium-leaved trees, an early growing species of Camellia Sinensis (diploid). The finished tea has a pronounced sweet potato flavor with notes of honey, while the aroma is reminiscent of mozzarella – elegant, slender and long-lasting. The aroma of honey is pungent but refined, and the taste of the tea is mild, sweet and rounded, with a unique finish that is described as “dense honey orchid”. After drinking, a rich smell remains in the mouth that lasts, and the tea is extremely resistant to repeated brewing.

The leaves are large, smooth, taupe in color with a glossy surface, while the tea liquid is clear, bright yellow to light orange. It contains high levels of amino acids, vitamins, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nutrients and medicinal substances. After just a few steps of preparation, the aroma of Mi Lan Xiang tea fills the space, and the taste of the drink remains long-lasting and layered. It has always been appreciated for its beautiful shape, fresh green color, rich smell and sweet taste.

Dan Cong Oolong is grown on the slopes of the Phoenix Mountains near the city of Fenghuang. Some plantations grow wild, along with other crops, which contributes to exceptional biodiversity. Thanks to the natural balance, pests are controlled without the need for pesticides. The Phoenix mountain range stretches at altitudes of 400 to 1400 m, and the mild climate with an average temperature of 22 °C is ideal for growing this exceptional organic tea.

Chaozhou Phoenix Mountain is known for its premium Phoenix Dan Cong oolong tea, which draws its unique aroma and flavor from the local climate and soil. Nestled among the 73 Phoenix Mountains, this region has fresh air, a mild climate, and plenty of rainfall. In addition to being a tourist attraction, the mountain is also a major tea-producing area, with over 20,000 hectares of tea gardens.

Among them, an ancient forest with more than 3000 trees dating back 200–400 years stands out, including the legendary “Song Zhong Tea King” trees up to 600 years old. In 1982, Dan Cong was listed among the 32 most famous Chinese teas.

Preparation – kettle

• 4 g tea
• 200 ml of water
• Temp. 95°C
• Spillovers 3: 40s, 1 min, 2 min

Preparation – gaiwan

• 5-6 g of tea
• 120 ml water
• Temp. 95°C
• Irides 6: 10s, 20s,30s, 40s, 45s, 60s