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Black

Oolong

Fenghuang Dan Cong Black
2011 Late Spring Pluck

Phoenix Mountain
Guangdong Province, China
Orthodox leaf with no contrasting-colored tip
Long, open-twist needle style
Soft, sweet, fruity flavor
Deep ‘tea’ aroma
Classic copper liquor, tinged silver

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
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For lovers of dan congs, this tea will be a wonderful surprise. The traditional oolong leaf varietal – dan cong – has been manufactured here into a fully-oxidized black tea. This tea bears some similarities to the manufacture given our Wu Yi Imperial Da Hong Pao black tea, and when an oolong varietal is fully-oxidized into a black tea a different structure develops and the over-all style changes. When manufactured as a black tea these oolong varietals present a gentler, less astringent side of the black tea flavor profile.

Fenghuang Dan Cong black is distinctive for its soft but pronounced flavor. Sip carefully and you can find a bit of the familiar dan cong flavor in the cup. It has a ‘jammy’ or currant-like taste that complements spicy food nicely, especially when drunk after a flavorful and hearty, rich meal.

However, this tea is also delicious as an afternoon social tea, enjoyed with friends over conversation, in the oolong tradition.

Production of Fenghuang Dan Cong black tea is small and not common. It is accomplished by expert tea masters with leaf plucked from young bushes that are being groomed to produce dan cong oolong when they mature.

Measurement of Fenghuang Dan Cong Black tea is challenging due to the size of the leaf and bulkiness of the tea. It is well worth paying attention to the pot while this delicious tea steeps.

Use 2 generous Tablespoons per 6 oz of water
Steep 1 infusion at 3 - 5 minutes.
Water temperature should be 190˚ - 200˚ F