“This was one of my last sipdowns of 2019. I had been curious about this tea for some time, and after a conversation about the lifespan of teas in storage with a fellow Steepsterite in which this...” Read full tasting note
“An evening tea choice fell on this sample from tperez and I used all of it, because why the hell not. As others have mentioned the tea does indeed remind one of roses. In fact, I think I like this...” Read full tasting note
“Gongfu! I slept away basically my entire morning – which I guess is good because it was less time overall where I was just sweating like a pig; but I usually use my Saturday mornings to catch up on...” Read full tasting note
“I brewed this western style 1st infusion: 1 minute @ 208F. This has a pale green color with a faint smell of nuts, roses followed by a rich, sweet scent. It tastes of delicate rose with a delicate...” Read full tasting note
Rose Aroma (玫瑰香) is a unique Phoenix Dan Cong varietal, that has distinct rose aroma and sweet floral taste. The tea soup is a deep viscous golden color. Leaves are light to moderately oxidated, and hold up well to multiple brewings.
This particular tea grows in Tian Zhu Keng village at an altitude of about 800 meters, and is grown by the same family who grows our “Hou Zhong” Dan Cong. The year round cool temperatures combined with fog and mist gives this middle mountain Dan Cong a strong character. The tea trees that produced this tea are 40 years old and growing naturally (not pruned).
This is an interesting varietal with unique character but without a high price tag.
Late April 2018 Harvest
Roast Level: Light-Medium
Elevation: 800 meters
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