““An Ode to Tea” Alphabet Challenge – X Catching up again! This is the closest thing to an “X” tea that I have, so here we are. Dancong hasn’t historically been a favorite of mine, but this one...” Read full tasting note
“Gongfu! Downside to a large tea stash is that sometimes samples get neglected; such is the case for this dancong that was a free tea sample with an order at one point. At the time, I just didn’t...” Read full tasting note
“Not tasting Marzipan but I get the nutty and fruity flavour And it smells sooooo good” Read full tasting note
One of two new Dancong varietals we’ve added from 2017, our Marzipan xing ren xiang (杏仁香/almond scent) is an aptly named varietal, displaying a smooth nutty taste that’s accompanied by a distinct cinnamon flavour and sweet character.
This tea comes from old bushes (50+ year old) on Wudong shan in the Fenghuang (phoenix) tea mountains and is considered high-altitude (grown at 1000+ meters). These factors contribute to this tea’s quality, allowing for a thick texture in the mouth and a pleasant fragrance that is left lingering in the mouth and throat.
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