Ye Lai Xiang 夜来香2025

Ye Lai Xiang (夜来香) Phoenix Dancong Oolong – Shenya Village, Chaozhou

Location: Shenya (深垭) Village, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: 800–1000 meters
Harvest Date: April 20, 2025
Cultivar: Ye Lai Xiang (Tuberose Aroma)
Age of Tea Bushes: Over 30 years

About This Tea

Ye Laixiang is one of the top ten most aromatic Phoenix Dancong oolong teas, celebrated for its signature tuberose floral fragrance and naturally sweet, refreshing taste. Grown in the high-mountain terroir of Shenya Village in Chaozhou, this tea captures the pure essence of Fenghuang Shan (Phoenix Mountain) where mineral-rich soil, clean air, and misty mornings create exceptional tea quality.

Appearance & Liquor

The dry tea leaves are tightly rolled, straight, and evenly shaped, with a light brown hue and a subtle oily sheen. When brewed, the tea liquor shines a bright golden yellow, releasing a rich, long-lasting aroma that blends floral and fruity layers.

Taste & Aroma Profile

• Primary Aroma: Tuberose-like floral fragrance

• Secondary Notes: Sweet fruit, fresh mountain air

• Mouthfeel: Silky-smooth, full-bodied, and clean

• Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness with a refreshing mineral finish

• Steeping Endurance: Can be infused 10+ times while retaining aroma and flavor

The infused leaves are soft and glossy with a striking red-edged rim, a hallmark of expertly crafted Phoenix Dancong oolong.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic origin: Grown in Shenya Village, part of the legendary Phoenix Mountain tea region

• High-aroma cultivar: Ye Laixiang is prized for its rare tuberose fragrance

• Expert handcrafting: Traditional Chaozhou-style roasting and processing for maximum flavor

• Collector-worthy: Limited harvest from 30+ year-old tea bushes

Enjoy Ye Laixiang Phoenix Dancong as gongfu-style oolong tea for the best experience. Its aroma, sweetness, and complexity will reward multiple infusions.