{"product_id":"2026-dong-fang-hong-东方红","title":"2026 Dong Fang Hong 东方红","description":"\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003eDong Fang Hong Phoenix Dan Cong from Wudong Mountain. A legendary old-bush oolong with deep, mellow flavour, elegant aroma, and centuries of heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Mountain (乌岽山), Fenghuang, Chaozhou, Guangdong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e High mountain origin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dong Fang Hong 东方红 (Huang Zhi Xiang Fragrance Type 黄枝香型)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e  3times roast ,meidum roast style \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDong Fang Hong, meaning “The East is Red,” is one of the most revered cultivars within the Phoenix Dan Cong family. Its legendary mother bush, known as the No. 1 Song Variety, was planted during the late Southern Song Dynasty and now stands as a living monument over 700 years old. Classified under the Huang Zhi Xiang (Yellow Twig) fragrance type, it represents the pinnacle of refinement and heritage in Dan Cong production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocally, the cultivar has been known by many names. Song Tea (宋茶), Spirit on the Rock (岩上珍), Unity Tree (团树叶), and Chairman’s Tea (主席茶). In 1955, tea master Wen Yongji crafted just two kilograms of Song Tea, presenting it as a gift to Chairman Mao. To commemorate that moment, the tea became known as Dong Fang Hong. Though versions of the story vary, the tea’s reputation for rarity, craftsmanship, and prestige remains unchallenged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDong Fang Hong embodies the maturity and depth of ancient-bush Dan Cong. The aroma is layered and elegant, blending floral and woody tones with a sense of quiet strength. The flavour is mellow and full, gradually unfolding across the palate with warmth and richness. A long, resonant aftertaste leaves a cooling sweetness that lingers at the back of the throat. Its liquor glows a clean orange hue, and the leaf base shows the signature red edges of classic Phoenix Mountain craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, elegant, and refined with floral-woody undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow, thick, and smooth, gradually unfolding with each sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, full-bodied, and balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent throat note with lingering sweetness and salivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange and clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Bottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-preserved, vibrant, with characteristic red-edged leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaozhou Zhuni 朱泥 teapot or porcelain gaiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–8 g per 100 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–100 °C spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse once, then brew 8–10 infusions, extending time gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain or glass teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 g per 250 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 95 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dong Fang Hong Phoenix Dan Cong from Wudong Mountain stands as a masterpiece of Chaozhou tea heritage. Descended from a 700-year-old mother bush, it represents the Huang Zhi Xiang fragrance type at its most refined. Deep, balanced, and resonant. Its legendary connection to history, coupled with its enduring floral sweetness and smooth, full body, makes it a tea of both cultural significance and sensory beauty. A true treasure for lovers of old-bush Dan Cong oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":67838053286203,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":67838053318971,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":67838053351739,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":67838053384507,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/IMG_9272.jpg?v=1793376309","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/2026-dong-fang-hong-%e4%b8%9c%e6%96%b9%e7%ba%a2","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}