Oolong Feng Huang Dan Cong Chaozhou Duck Poop - 100 g

Origin: Chaozhou, Guangdong, China

Special Features: This exceptional semi-oxidized Oolong tea comes from old Dan Cong tea trees grown in the Feng Huang Mountains (Phoenix Mountains), an iconic terroir of the Chaozhou region. Presented here in a 100-gram compressed slab, this 2013 Mi Lan Xiang ("Fragrance of Honey and Orchid") reveals all the complexity of a naturally aged tea, crafted using traditional artisanal methods.

Packaging: 100-gram compressed slab, ideal for long-term storage and harmonious development of aromas.

Aromatic Notes: This dark tea reveals a deep and very rounded floral bouquet, with dominant notes of cocoa, honey, and nuts. Upon opening, it offers a generous aroma of ripe mango, juicy peach, and dried apricot. On the palate, the liquor is elegant, evolving, and remarkably rich. It combines intensity and sweetness in a refined balance that is expressed through each infusion.

Properties: Thanks to its low oxidation rate, this Dan Cong tea retains vegetal freshness, fruity depth, and a sophisticated floral texture. Aged for over 10 years under ideal conditions, it develops more mature and woody aromas while preserving its expressive character. It is an ideal tea for lovers of distinctive vintages, to be enjoyed mindfully during moments of calm and meditation.

Dosage: Use 7 to 8 grams of tea for about ten infusions using the Gongfu Cha method. Each infusion reveals a new dimension of its aromas, from floral to fruity, including spicy and toasted notes.

Preparation: Use low-mineral spring water.
Infusion temperature: 100°C.

• First infusion: 6 seconds (to awaken the leaves)
• Second infusion: 10 seconds
• Third infusion: 15 seconds
• Subsequent infusions: add 10 seconds to each infusion.

For a more intense experience, some enthusiasts steep for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a fuller-bodied flavor and a more pronounced Hui Gan (aftertaste).

Taste: The liqueur offers a complex aromatic palette, both floral and fruity: orchid, wisteria, tiare flower, enhanced by notes of melting mango, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and roasted apricot. The finish is sweet and persistent, slightly woody, with a subtle minty freshness.

Tonalities: A clear liqueur with amber-gold highlights, bright and limpid, reflecting refined maturation.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and odors. This pack improves with age.

Best before: Ideally within 5 to 8 years, but can be stored and evolved well beyond that if stored in good conditions.