Phoenix Dan Cong Tea
Fenghuang Dan Cong · Single Bush
Phoenix Dan Cong is a family of oolongs from the Fenghuang mountains of Guangdong, famous for natural apricot, orchid, and honey aromatics developed through slow oxidation and repeated charcoal roasting.
Flavor Profile
What does Phoenix Dan Cong taste like?
Phoenix Dan Cong is a family of oolongs from the Fenghuang mountains of Guangdong, famous for natural apricot, orchid, and honey aromatics developed through slow oxidation and repeated charcoal roasting. The long, twisted leaves brew a fragrant cup with a thick, silky body and a distinctive mountain minerality. Each named variety — from Mi Lan Xiang to Ya Shi Xian — highlights a different aromatic profile.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Guangdong (Fenghuang), China
Dan Cong ('single bush') originally referred to teas made from individual old trees on Phoenix Mountain.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Phoenix Dan Cong
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Phoenix Dan Cong
Typical brewed serving
Phoenix Dan Cong is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Phoenix Dan Cong Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Phoenix Dan Cong tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Phoenix Dan Cong tea?
Phoenix Dan Cong is a family of oolongs from the Fenghuang mountains of Guangdong, famous for natural apricot, orchid, and honey aromatics developed through slow oxidation and repeated charcoal roasting. It is also known as Fenghuang Dan Cong and Single Bush.
Does Phoenix Dan Cong tea have caffeine?
Yes. Phoenix Dan Cong is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Phoenix Dan Cong tea taste like?
Phoenix Dan Cong is known for a profile led by Fruity, Floral, and Honeyed, with a medium body.
How do you brew Phoenix Dan Cong tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Phoenix Dan Cong tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Phoenix Dan Cong; its profile centers on Fruity, Floral, and Honeyed.