Honey Orchid Dan Cong
Welcome to Dan Cong (pronounced dan-song)! This is high-quality handmade oolong, also known as Phoenix dan cong. Dan Cong is translated as "Single Strain," named centuries ago where it is said that each tea plant made for a uniquely flavored tea.
The tea is light and slightly astringent (moreso with higher brew temps and longer infusions), with a hint of tropical fruit. We love everything about this tea from the dark, slender leaves to the complex aroma of the infusion and it’s golden yellow liquor, rendering a complex delicate woody and fruity taste.
It’s a multifaceted tea where each infusion yields significantly different character!
Spring 2023 crop.
Additional Info
Basic Brewing Instructions:
Oolong tea should be given a 10-15 second rinse with the same temperature water as used for brewing.
195˚ F water temperature. Higher temps may be used as infusions go on.
Use 1 Tablespoon per 8oz. of filtered water
Recommended first steeping of 30 seconds. Add 30 seconds for each subsequent infusion up to 3 minutes.
Tea brewing is meant to be a joyful exploration. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment with the quantity of tea that you use, and steeping times. Enjoy discovering what your preferences are. They may change day to day.