Lingtou Baiye (岭头白叶)2025
Lingtou Baiye Phoenix Dancong Oolong – Lingtou Village, Raoping County
Location: Lingtou Village, Raoping County, Chaozhou City (潮州市饶平县岭头村)
Altitude: Connected geographically to Phoenix Mountain
Harvest Date: April 5, 2025
Cultivar: Bai Ye
Age of Tea Bushes: About 60 years
Roasting Level: Twice roasted
About This Tea
Lingtou Baiye is produced in Lingtou Village, Fubin Town, Raoping County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. Although located outside the main Phoenix Mountain range, Lingtou is geographically connected to it, sharing similar soil, climate, and tea-growing traditions.
Appearance & Liquor
The dry leaves are slightly curved strips with a yellow-brown color reminiscent of squid skin. When brewed, the tea liquor is a bright orange and clear.
Taste & Aroma Profile
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Aroma: A balanced mix of honey and floral notes
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Flavor: Sweet and smooth with no bitterness, even when steeped for a long time
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Aftertaste: Clean and pleasant with a lingering sweetness
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Mouthfeel: Soft and refreshing, easy to drink at any time of day
Why You’ll Love It
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Distinctive origin: From a village that shares the same terroir as Phoenix Mountain
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Smooth and forgiving: No bitterness, even with extended steeping
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Comforting profile: Sweet, honeyed, and floral with a bright orange liquor
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Handcrafted tradition: Twice roasted for depth and balance
This Lingtou Baiye is an easy-drinking Phoenix Dancong oolong with a smooth, sweet character that makes it enjoyable for both casual tea drinkers and connoisseurs.