Da'an Mi Lan Xiang 大庵蜜兰香 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Da’an Village, Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: 900–1100 m
Harvest Date: April 3, 2025
Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang 蜜兰香 (Honey Orchid Fragrance)
Age of Tea Bushes: Over 100 years
The Story of This Tea
Mi Lan Xiang, or Honey Orchid Fragrance, is the most famous and widely grown cultivar in the Phoenix Dan Cong family, known for its strong aroma, balanced sweetness, and smooth texture. While Wukui Village often represents the pinnacle of Phoenix Mountain, Da’an Village is the spiritual home of Mi Lan Xiang. Here, ancient tea gardens rest between 900 and 1100 meters, surrounded by rocky slopes and misty forests.
The soil in Da’an is yellow-gray and rich in minerals, a combination that enhances the cultivar’s inherent honeyed fragrance and soft fruit sweetness. The result is a tea that perfectly balances fragrance, depth, and clarity. A true reflection of Phoenix Mountain’s unique terroir and the enduring craftsmanship of Chaozhou’s tea heritage.
Aroma and Flavour
This Mi Lan Xiang opens with a heady floral honey fragrance that defines the cultivar’s name. The liquor is golden amber, smooth, and full-bodied, with layers of sweetness that evoke honey, ripe fruit, and a hint of mountain florals. The texture is thick and silky, offering a lingering finish that feels both warming and refreshing. Each infusion unfolds gently, revealing new layers of aroma and depth.
- Aroma: Pronounced floral honey fragrance, classic Mi Lan Xiang character
- Flavor: Sweet, smooth, and balanced with gentle fruit undertones
- Texture: Thick and silky with refined clarity
- Aftertaste: Long-lasting honeyed sweetness with refreshing mountain charm
- Steeping Endurance: 8 to 10 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Chaozhou red clay pot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 95–100 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 8–10 times, gradually extending steeping time
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: Around 95 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times, lengthening slightly each time
Why Choose This Tea
This 2025 Mi Lan Xiang from Da’an Village captures the essence of Phoenix Mountain’s finest Dan Cong. Sourced from century-old trees growing in mineral-rich soil, it delivers a rich honey-floral fragrance, smooth texture, and enduring sweetness that linger beautifully through many infusions. It is a quintessential expression of Phoenix Dan Cong elegance. Fragrant, balanced, and deeply comforting.