Dry leaves of single-tree Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang
A cup of single-tree Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang
The branches and leaves of the Yu Jin Xiang single tree
The old tree that yields Yu Jin Xiang
Moss on the trunk of an old bush
Dry leaves of single-tree Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang A cup of single-tree Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang The branches and leaves of the Yu Jin Xiang single tree The old tree that yields Yu Jin Xiang Moss on the trunk of an old bush

Phoenix Oolong Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Single Tree 2022

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A rare single-tree tea made from one mother tree of 250 years at 1,200m in Guizhuhu village. A gentle aroma suggesting tulip, banana and apricot.
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This Lao Cong Yu Jin Xiang Dan Zhu (老欉郁金香單株) is an exceptionally rare tea produced from a single 250-year-old mother tree located in Guizhuhu Village (桂竹湖村) at an altitude of 1200m. This tea is truly one of a kind.

A heap of dark twisted dry oolong leaves with yellow-green edges

This mother tree is officially registered in Guangdong Province under the code 19KJCX040-10. This product is a single-tree (Dan Zhu) tea made exclusively from this government-registered mother tree, making it an exceptionally rare tea introduced to Japan for the first time.

A moss-covered tea tree with fresh green leaves

Yu Jin Xiang (郁金香) refers to the tulip flower. This tea has an exceptionally soft and creamy mouthfeel upon the first sip. It offers a rich and expansive taste due to its high altitude, old tree age, and natural cultivation without fertilizers. This results in a profoundly deep aftertaste and an exceptionally long finish. The flavor is sweet and gentle, reminiscent of tulip flowers, banana, apricot, and wild berries.

Pale yellow tea in a white cup on a gray surface

What is Lao Cong in Phoenix Dan Cong?

In the context of Phoenix Dan Cong, Lao Cong refers to tea made from older tea trees. However, there is no strict definition of what qualifies as Lao Cong, as the age criteria vary by cultivar and producer. Generally, older trees grow more slowly than younger ones, resulting in a longer-lasting aftertaste and deeper complexity, making Lao Cong teas some of the most sought-after and high-end selections in Phoenix Dan Cong.

Tea trees beside a path in a misty tea garden

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."

Single tree tea (Dan Zhu Cha), as the name suggests, is harvested from a single tree.

About this tea

Origin
Guizhuhu village, Mt Wudong, Fenghuang town, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Altitude
1200m
Age of tea tree
250 years
Single tree
Made from the leaves of one tea tree only
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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