Phoenix Dan Cong Charcoal Roast Ya Shi Duck Shit Aroma 碳焙鸭屎香
Regular price $7.00
Learn About What Phoenix Dan Cong Tea Is.
Cultivar: Ya Shi Xiang (Honeysuckle Aroma)
Harvest: Spring, 2026
Region: Phoenix Mountain, Canton, China
Tasting Notes
Floral, delicate but bold, honey like sweetness, grapefruit, honey suckle and orchid aroma
Ice Tea Instruction
Every 1 gram of tea for 50ml of water, and allow steeping 1 to 2 hours in a teapot/tumbler in the refrigerator.
Full Description
Ya Shi Xiang or Duck Shit Aroma, is probably the most talked about Dan Cong cultivar not just because of its name, but also because of its distinctive honeysuckle floral aroma. The name “Duck Shit” 鸭屎香 is derived from a whimsical folklore story that adds a veil of southern Chinese tea culture. This relatively new cultivar gained its popularity in 1970s. Dan Cong teas usually get charcoal roasted in June and July and need to be rested for a month before consumption, so the "charcoal flavor" can slowly fade away and won't overpower. The purpose of charcoal roasting teas is to make the fragrance stronger and give a more smooth mouthfeel.
Fresh harvested from the coastal area in Canton province, this 100% pure tea benefits from the mineral-rich soil on Phoenix Mountain. Constantly surrounded by mists and fog, wild tea tress and tea farms populate the mountain in soil as rich as the folklores of Phoenix Dan Cong Tea. These ancient trees exceed 100 – 200 years in age and are from a special type of Oolong known for its highly distinctive natural aroma that mimics certain flower or fruit aroma. Believed to be the ancestor of all Oolong teas, it’s well-known for its ten aromatic categories and its rich and complex flavor.
Brewing Instruction Gaiwan & Teapot
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Gai Wan: rinse, 5 secs Ceramic pot: 12oz water, 2 mins |
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Add 5gram/2 tbsp |
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Boiled water |
Top Health benefits
- Regular consumption reduces new fat cell growth and promotes weight loss.
- Rich in bioflavonoids, it fights allergies, inflammation, heart diseases, and slows down the aging process.
- National Cancer Institute claims its excellence in prevention of diabetes and certain cancer for its richness in antioxidants.
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