Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) Phoenix Dan Cong

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

77 / 100

Calculated from 8 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Astringent, Bitter, Honey, Honeydew, Leather, Wood, Grapefruit, Lemon, Mineral, White Grapes, Flowers, Grass, Malt, Orchids, Roasted, Vegetables, Lychee, Orchid, Vegetal
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Caffeine
Medium
Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 4 oz / 126 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 6 g of tea
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9 Tasting Notes View all

“Certainly a darker tea, quite woody, with a bit of a honey flavor before you swallow, but a dark honey, like honeydew. Gives a pretty bold and astringent aftertaste.” Read full tasting note
“This was a free sample with one of my orders a while ago.  It’s very sad I’m not trying teas like this when they are fresher.  But as ever,  Teavivre’s packaging is great so I’m sure that helps. ...” Read full tasting note
“Gongfu Sipdown (714)! Pulling the tasting description from Instagram… “a little rough around the edges but beautiful floral lychee, white grape, and plum notes persist if you push past the first...” Read full tasting note
“The tiny sample pouch I had of this was opened, and who knows for how long, so my expectations weren’t particularly high. But, as sometimes happens, I got a happy surprise when trying the tea – it...” Read full tasting note

Description

Origin:
Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province, China

Harvest Time:
March 15, 2018

Plucking Standard:

One bud with two leaves

Dry leaf:
Tight and even strips, dark brown bloom glossy with honey aroma

Aroma:
Lasting orchid fragrance and strong honey aroma

Liquor:
Bright orange color

Taste:
Mellow and smooth taste with strong honey aroma, yielding a

long lasting fragrance with unique mountain flavor

Tea Bush:
Mi Lan Xiang Variety (the average age is about 90 to 100 years)

Tea Garden:
Da An Tea Garden

Caffeine:
Moderate caffeine (less than 20% of a cup of coffee)

Storage:
Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place

Shelf Life:
24 Months

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