Ao Fu Hou

$68.00

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漢字凹富後鳳凰單叢	origin Danhu, Guangdong	craft nong xiang	flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon
漢字凹富後鳳凰單叢	origin Danhu, Guangdong
craft nong xiang	flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon

Cultivated outside the village of Danhu (just down the mountain from famed Wudong, the source of our other Phoenix oolongs), Ao Fu Hou is a rare and lesser-known dancong variety with a truly exceptional taste.

Its humble name, a transliteration to Mandarin from the local dialect for 凹堀後 or 塌堀後, roughly translates to "behind the dip" or "behind the collapsed cave", a reference to the location of the mother tree for this lineage. Ao Fu Hou is thought to be a close relative of Huang Zhi Xiang, and indeed shares many characteristics in its flavor profile, including a bright finish.

However, compared to our Huang Zhi Xiang (Orange Blossom), Ao Fu Hou presents a decidedly fruitier flavor profile, with decadent notes of preserved apricot, honey, and warm spices. As is characteristic of premium Phoenix oolongs, Ao Fu Hou has supple tannins which provide structure to the tea and help to anchor its aromas to the palate for a long and layered finish.

This tea is crafted in the nong xiang style, meaning the leaves are oxidized and roasted slightly longer. This further accentuates the tea's inherent fruit and spice aromas, producing a dancong that we think every connoisseur should taste.

1g per 1oz at 210°F for 30s

Delicious and utterly captivating when brewed well, Phoenix Oolongs are susceptible to high tannin levels, which can result in an astringent texture. To control this, we recommend a flash brewing method, which means a high water temperature and very short infusion time. This fast, high-temperature brewing method quickly extracts aroma and flavor before the tea has time to release excess bitterness or astringency.

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