Dry leaves of Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang
Finished leaf of Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang
A cup of Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang
The old tree that yields Jiang Hua Xiang
Dry leaves of Phoenix Dan Cong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang Finished leaf of Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang A cup of Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang The old tree that yields Jiang Hua Xiang

Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2022鳳凰単叢 老欉姜花香 2022

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From Guizhuhu village, Wudong, at 1,200m, trees 60 years old. A spicy ginger-flower aroma layered with narcissus, lily and plum. A superb tea.
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This tea is made from tea trees approximately 60 years old, located at an altitude of 1200m in Guizhu Lake Village, Wudong Mountain Range, near Tianchi.

A tall multi-trunk tea tree among green plants

Lao Cong Jiang Hua Xiang 2022 tea trees

Among Phoenix Dan Cong teas, Mi Lan Xiang is a well-known representative of strongly aromatic teas. Similarly, Jiang Hua Xiang is another tea with a very strong flavor, although its aroma type is entirely different. Jiang Hua Xiang features a vibrant top note with a pleasant spiciness, giving it an exceptionally floral fragrance.
A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with yellow-green edges

When describing the fragrance of Jiang Hua Xiang, it is often referred to locally as resembling the scent of ginger flowers. While ginger flower fragrance is rarely experienced in Japan, encountering it during trips to Taiwan or China reveals just how strikingly similar it is to Jiang Hua Xiang. For a more familiar comparison, the fragrance is akin to narcissus or lily flowers. Additionally, it carries notes reminiscent of stone fruits such as plums or nectarines.

True to its Lao Cong name, the tea stands out for its exceptional material quality when brewed. It has a long-lasting aftertaste with a sweet finish and lingering fragrance in the throat. The texture is extraordinarily soft and smooth.

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
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
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."

About this tea

Origin
Guizhuhu village, Mt Wudong, Fenghuang town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Altitude
1200m
Age of tea tree
About 60 years
Cultivation
Pesticide-free, unfertilised and unpruned; natural tree form (tall-tree form); natural farming
Cultivar
Fenghuang Shui Xian
Plucking
Hand-plucked
Harvest season
First spring flush
Harvest year
2022
Processing
Medium to heavy fermentation
Roast
Charcoal-roasted at low temperature; qing xiang style
Sourcing
We visit the growing regions frequently and buy directly from the producers

For more on this tea's origin, processing, and brewing, see What Is Phoenix Dan Cong? Dan Cong, Lao Cong, Origin, Processing, and Brewing.

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