Phoenix Dan Cong Charcoal Roast Dong Fang Hong Gardenia Aroma 东方红
Regular price $15.00
Learn About What Phoenix Dan Cong Tea Is.
Cultivar: Dong Fang Hong Gardenia Aroma
Harvest: Spring, 2026
Region: Phoenix Mountain, Canton, China
Tasting Note
Initiated with an alluring garden-fresh floral fragrance of gardenia and cherry sweetness with a light touch of magnolia, smooth and intricate, it ends with full bodied sweetness.
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.
Hot brew Instruction: we recommend Gaiwan for best infusions
Full Description
Dong Fang Hong (东方红), meaning “The East is Red,” is a distinctive expression of Phoenix Dan Cong known for its captivating gardenia-like fragrance and graceful floral character. Many also associate it with the Chinese communist classic song of the same name. This is a more prestigious cultivar from the high mountain range and its beauty lies not only in its aroma, but in the balance between fragrance, texture, and the lingering sweetness that unfolds through each infusion.
Grown in the traditional tea gardens of Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, this Dan Cong opens with an enchanting floral bouquet reminiscent of fresh gardenia blossoms, complemented by notes of ripe fruit, honey, and a subtle creamy sweetness. The fragrance is elegant and refined, expressive without being overpowering.
Dong Fang Hong is appreciated by tea lovers who enjoy the more graceful side of Dan Cong. Rather than relying on intensity alone, this tea reveals its complexity through layers, bright floral aromas in the first infusions, deeper fruit sweetness as the leaves open, and a clean, elegant finish that invites another cup.
Cultivated in mineral rich soil, this tea thrives in the coastal environment in Canton province on Phoenix Mountain. Both wild and farmed, these tea trees can reach the ripe old age of 200 years. This special type of Oolong is recognized 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.
Local tea scholars and connoisseurs from China study and organize the hand-picked tea into hundreds of aromatic subgroups. Its aroma is never artificially added or perfumed but exclusively cultivated, and each aroma comes from the tea plant’s natural aromatic compound.
Brewing Instruction
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Gaiwan: rinse, then 5 secs Teapot: 12oz water, 2 mins |
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Add 5-7gram/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 cancers for it’s rich in antioxidants.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
United StatesLoved this tea - floral nose and taste. One of my favorites.
United StatesLoved this tea - floral nose and taste. One of my favorites.
Thank you for your feedback and so glad you like it :)
United States United StatesIn my first order to Serene, I got the Dan Cong experience and choose the Gardenia. This tea is delicious from the same first moment. This is not the first Dan Cong Oolong I'd tried, however I would love to have begin with this. It has a very depth flavor and I think it is just perfect to introduce yourself to Oolongs, because it is not as smoky as Mi Lan, nor as floral as the Duckshit. I would recommend to anyone who is indecisive about where to start because you would definitely appreciate the taste and the beautiful aroma. For non-beginners, we also appreciate a fantastic tea that we could drink all year long.
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so glad you like this tea :)
United StatesThe depth and aroma of this tea is our new favorite! You can tell this tea is really high quality because even when over-steeped, the bitterness does not last long on the palette.