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Huang Zhi Xiang (Orange Blossom)

$38.00

Huang Zhi Xiang (Orange Blossom)

  • 漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp

    漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp

    Huang Zhi Xiang is one of our most elegant Phoenix Oolong teas. Its name loosely translates to "Orange Blossom Fragrance" because of the hint of citrus oil in the tea's natural aroma. Grown at over 900 meters above sea level on Wudong Mountain, Phoenix Range, our Huang Zhi Xiang was gathered in April from 100+ year old trees, originally propagated from 600+ year old Phoenix Shui Xian mother tree. Combined production from this grove for the Spring harvest is only about 30 kilograms, from which we were able to acquire 10 kilograms.

    The tea is finished somewhere between a "Qing" and "Nong Xiang" at an oxidation rate of about 25%. The result is a preservation of the brighter citrus oil character of the varietal while delivering a rounder, honey-like quality to the tea. We selected this tea over another more brilliantly floral character because of its thicker, smoother character and more pronounced and persistent finish, an indication of the age and lineage of this tea.

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    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.

    Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.