Old Honey Tree

Tasting Notes:

An exquisite blend that promises a sensory delight for tea connoisseurs. This premium tea offers a harmonious balance of sweet and fruity flavours, enhanced by a subtle touch of roasted notes. Each sip reveals complex layers of honey, dried fruits, and a long-lasting magnolia aroma, making it a truly unique and memorable experience.

Key Features:

- **Flavour Profile**: A captivating blend of sweet and fruity taste with a hint of roasted flavors.
- **Aroma**: Rich notes of honey, dried fruits, and enduring magnolia.
- **Quality**: Crafted from the finest oolong tea leaves for a superior taste experience.

Benefits:

- **Premium Ingredients**: Sourced from high-quality tea gardens, ensuring a pure and authentic flavor.
- **Antioxidant-Rich**: Packed with antioxidants that promote overall well-being.
- **Soothing and Relaxing**: Ideal for unwinding after a long day or for a refreshing start to your morning.

Tea Type:

Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong

Phoenix Oolong Tea

Chinese Name:

老丛蜜兰香乌龙茶

Phoenix Oolong

Background Description

Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong Phoenix Oolong Tea has a rich heritage rooted in the lush, mountainous regions of Guangdong Province in southern China. The tea's name, which translates to "Honey Orchid Aroma Single Bush," aptly captures the essence of its flavour profile and cultivation process.

Historical and Cultural Significance:

- **Origin**: Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong is cultivated in the Fenghuang Mountains, a region renowned for its ancient tea trees and unique microclimate. The area's high altitude, misty environment, and fertile soil contribute to the tea's exceptional quality.
- **Heritage**: The tradition of producing Phoenix Oolong teas dates back over 900 years, with meticulous cultivation and processing methods passed down through generations. Each tea bush, or "Dan Cong," is often grown and harvested separately, allowing for distinct flavour profiles.
- **Artisanal Craftsmanship**: The tea is hand-picked and undergoes a complex, labor-intensive process that includes withering, rolling, oxidation, and roasting. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that each batch of Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong is of the highest quality.

Unique Characteristics:

- **Single Bush Cultivation**: Unlike other teas that are blended, each batch of Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong comes from a single bush, providing a unique and consistent flavour profile.
- **Natural Environment**: The tea benefits from the natural biodiversity and pristine environment of the Fenghuang Mountains, which enhance its distinctive characteristics.
- **Seasonal Harvest**: The best Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong teas are typically harvested in the spring, when the leaves are at their peak in flavour and aroma.

Tea Garden Location

Da Zhi Shan, 

Guangdong, 

China

Harvest Date

Spring 2024

Brewing Guide

Add 3g to 120ml of 100º water. Infuse for 30 seconds. Pour & enjoy!

Add an extra 20 seconds brewing time for every subsequent infusion.

Ingredients

Camellia Sinensis