Guangdong Phoenix Mountain
China
標高
400-1,400m
気候
Subtropical maritime with cool mountain air and ocean influence
土壌
Acidic yellow-red clay with granitic parent material
収穫
April-May, October
概要
Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) near Chaozhou in Guangdong Province is the exclusive home of Dancong oolong, a tea category famous for its extraordinary natural mimicry of fruit and flower aromas. The ancient tea trees on Wudong Peak, some over 600 years old, produce single-bush (dancong) harvests where each tree yields a distinct aromatic profile. Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) is the most popular fragrance type, but connoisseurs seek out dozens of named aromatics including Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit Aroma) and Zhi Lan Xiang (Orchid). The Chaozhou gongfu brewing tradition, using tiny clay pots and rapid infusions, originated here to showcase these complex aromatics.
注目の品種
Dancong Mi Lan Xiang, Ya Shi Xiang, Zhi Lan Xiang, Xing Ren Xiang