Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)
Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)
Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)
Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)
Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)
Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)

Song Zhong 宋种 (2025)

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Tea Profile

Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Lizaiping Village 李子坪, Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: Around 1150m
Harvest Date: April 25th, 2025
Cultivar: Song Zhong 宋种
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 80 years
Roasting Level: Medium roast

The Story of This Tea

Song Zhong is one of the classic cultivars of Phoenix Dan Cong, directly descended from the historic Song Zhong No. 1 mother tree, preserved through asexual propagation to retain its unique qualities.

This tea comes from Lizaiping Village, a high-altitude area of Phoenix Mountain renowned for producing elegant, high-aroma Dan Cong oolongs. At 1150 meters, the mature tea bushes grow slowly, developing a refined fragrance, layered sweetness, and a distinctive mountain charm known locally as yun.

Aroma and Flavour

  • Aroma: Elegant floral fragrance with fresh citrus notes, reminiscent of pomelo

  • Flavour: Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet with a clean water quality

  • Texture: Soft, pure, and smooth on the palate

  • Aftertaste: Clear and lingering sweetness in the throat with continuous mountain yun

  • Liquor: Bright yellow and clear, carrying a rising floral fragrance from the cup lid

The dry leaves are long, large, and tightly rolled, reflecting careful handcrafting.

Brewing Guidelines

Gong Fu Style

  • Teaware: Chaozhou zhuni pot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan

  • Ratio: 7–8g per 100ml water

  • Water: 95–100°C spring water

  • Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 7–9 infusions, extending steeping time gradually

Western Style

  • Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot

  • Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water

  • Water: 95°C

  • Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times

Why Choose This Tea

  • Direct heritage: Offspring of the famous Song Zhong No. 1 mother tree

  • High mountain origin: 1150m altitude for clarity and layered complexity

  • Elegant fragrance: Long-lasting floral aroma with fresh pomelo-like notes

  • Balanced craftsmanship: Medium roast enhances harmony between aroma and flavour

Song Zhong Phoenix Dan Cong is an elegant and refined oolong that combines heritage, fragrance, and high mountain energy. A classic choice for lovers of fine Dan Cong.