Xing Ren Xiang 杏仁香 "Almond Fragrance" (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Wudong Village 乌岽村, Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong
Altitude: About 1200m
Harvest Date: April 4th, 2025
Cultivar: Xing Ren Xiang 杏仁香 (Almond Fragrance)
Age of Tea Bushes: Over 60 years
Roasting Level: Medium roast
The Story of This Tea
Xing Ren Xiang, also called Ju Duo Zai 剧朵仔, is one of the classic Phoenix Dan Cong cultivars, known for its almond-like fragrance. The leaves are small with fine serrated edges, often nicknamed “little shrimp” for their shape.
This 2025 harvest was thoroughly roasted to eliminate any green flavour, producing a tea that highlights the full depth of its cultivar character. The tea soup is golden and oily, thick in body, and marked by a distinctive cong wei (old tree woody and natural mountain aroma).
Aroma and Flavour
- Aroma: Pronounced almond fragrance with natural woody undertones
- Flavor: Full-bodied, rich, and balanced with no greenness
- Texture: Golden, oily liquor with thickness and depth
- Aftertaste: Long-lasting, clean, with lingering sweetness and mountain charm
- Steeping Endurance: 8–10 infusions with stable aroma and flavour
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Chaozhou red clay pot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8g per 100ml water
- Water: 95–100°C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 8–10 infusions, gradually extending steeping time
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
The 2025 Xing Ren Xiang is an impeccable expression of its variety, with fragrance, flavour, and texture in perfect harmony. Its thick, golden liquor and distinct cong wei make it a rewarding choice for Dan Cong lovers who value both intensity and refinement.