This tea is sourced from Fengxi Kengbian Village (鳳溪坑邊村), located in the central region of the Wudong Mountain Range (烏崠山脈中部), at an altitude of approximately 700m. It is harvested from 70-year-old Lao Cong (老欉) tea trees.
While its altitude and tree age are relatively modest, this tea boasts an exceptionally strong fragrance, making it one of the most popular selections at our store.
Cao Lan Xiang (草蘭香) belongs to the Zhi Lan Xiang (芝蘭香) category, known for its orchid-like floral fragrance. This Phoenix Dan Cong tea exhibits an elegant aroma reminiscent of magnolia, subtle jasmine, and a delicate melon-like nuance. It also carries the hallmark characteristics of Lao Cong, with a long-lasting aftertaste and a deep, lingering finish that seems to sink into the core of the body.
We frequently visit Fenghuang Town in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, to source high-quality Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong tea directly.
An old Phoenix Dan Cong tree on Wu Dong Shan and me, Akira Hojo
Tea trees growing on the steep, rocky slopes of Wu Dong Shan
Among Dan Cong teas, tea harvested from especially old trees is called "Lao Cong."
