Description
Dan Cong is native to Phoenix mountain, Guangdong province. This type of tea is characterised by large brown twisted leaves with copper highlights. It is made from the Xing Ren Xiang cultivar, whose name means "almond fragrance".
An exceptionally stylish, sweet and subtly sour oolong, which develops yellow fruit, citrus and white flower notes.
In order to bring out all the aromatic complexity of this tea, we recommend multiple infusions using the traditional chinese Gong Fu Cha method.
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Guangdong, China
- Tea colour:
- oolong (medium oxidation)
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: long twisted leaves
Colour: dark leaves, purple shades
Notes: toasted, fruity
Infusion
Notes: floral, vanilla, mango
Liqueur
Colour: golden
Texture: powdered
Flavour: sweet with a fine acidity
Notes: yellow fruits, mango, hint of citrus, kiwi, white flowers, fresh vegetal, spicy, vanilla, toasted and almond
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 90°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.