Fenghuang Dancong Tea
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The strands are thick, even and straight
Liquor Color
Dark with a slightly red edge, oily and shiny
Fragrance
Rich and long-lasting, with natural floral scent
Taste
Rich and sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Green stem, green belly, red border
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Fenghuang Dancong Tea Introduction
Fenghuang Dancong is a famous historical tea. It is an excellent single plant of Fenghuang Narcissus species. It is called Dancong because it is harvested and produced individually. In fact, Fenghuang Dancong is a general term for many excellent single plants. Fenghuang Dancong finished tea is known for its “beautiful shape, green color, rich fragrance and sweet taste”. It is famous all over the world for the rich natural floral fragrance it exudes when brewing.
Fenghuang Dancong Tea History
Phoenix Dancong Tea was first created in the Ming Dynasty and was listed as a tribute. In the Qing Dynasty, it was listed as a national famous tea. In August 2010, it was successfully registered as a geographical indication collective trademark.
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Origin
Fenghuang Mountain, Fenghuang Town, Chao’an County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Production Process
Spring tea is picked around Qingming Festival, usually between 2 and 5 pm on sunny days, and usually one bud and two leaves or one bud and three leaves are picked. Late-maturing varieties are picked around Grain Rain to Beginning of Summer, including Songzhong Baxian, Magnolia Fragrance, Tuberose, etc. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through processes such as sun drying, cooling, touching, killing, rolling, and drying. Each process must be flexibly controlled depending on factors such as the texture of the tea leaves and climate changes.
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Purchase Guide
The tea produced in Fenghuang Mountain is called Fenghuang Tea, but most of them are not strictly Dancong tea. Each leaf of Dancong tea comes from the same tea tree, so the output is limited and the price is high. The Fenghuang Dancong tea produced on Wuding Peak (Wuding Village) of Fenghuang Mountain is of the best quality. There are many varieties of Fenghuang Dancong, including Huangzhixiang, Zhilanxiang, Yulanxiang, Huangzhixiang, Xingrenxiang, Cinnamonxiang, Milanxiang, Osmanthus Fragrance, Tongtianxiang (Ginger Mother Fragrance), etc. on the market. Each has its own quality, and you can choose the fragrance you like.
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Quality Identification
◎Look at the appearance: Phoenix Dancong tea is straight and plump, with an eel brown (or grayish brown) color, oily, and slightly red edges. ◎Taste: Dancong tea has a unique flavor for each tea plant, each with a unique natural aroma. The focus is on experiencing the long-lasting tea flavor and sweet aftertaste in the mouth and tongue, and tasting the sweet and smooth tea soup after soaking and full penetration. The aroma is best after two or three infusions; the taste is best after five or six infusions. The top grade has a special mountain honey flavor, refreshing and sweet. ◎Appreciate the bottom of the leaves: The edge of the bottom of the leaves is vermilion, and the belly of the leaves is bright yellow, known as “green belly with red edges”.
Fenghuang Dancong Tea Brewing Method
Most of the Fenghuang Dancong teas are highly fragrant and are best brewed in a covered bowl. Take about 10 grams of dry tea and brew with 100℃ boiling water. Use the lid to scrape off the floating foam. The first brew is for washing the tea, not drinking it. Pour it out immediately after adding water. The second brew is for 20 seconds, the third brew is for 30 seconds, and the rest is up to you. Because Fenghuang Dancong tea leaves have thick veins, they are extremely resistant to brewing. If you brew Gongfu tea, you can brew it for 45 to 50 times.
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