2026 Old Bush Ya Shixiang 老枞鸭屎香
Tea Profile
Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Ping keng tou village (坪坑头村）, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: Around 800m
Harvest Date: April 2026
Cultivar: Ya Shi Xiang 鸭屎香
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 60 years
Roasting Level: Lower-medium roast, two times Roast
The Story of This Tea
This Ya Shi Xiang comes from Ping Keng Tou Village in Fenghuang, Chaozhou, the birthplace of this famous Phoenix Dan Cong cultivar. The tea trees are approximately 50 years old and grow in volcanic ash soil rich in minerals and natural nutrients. This fertile soil provides favourable growing conditions for the tea trees and contributes to the distinctive character of the local terroir.
The most striking features of this tea are its powerful personality and distinctive flavour. Its fragrance is bold, powerful and intensely aromatic, with remarkable intensity, penetrating strength and a highly recognisable character.
Aroma and Flavour
The tea liquor is full-bodied and robust, delivering a rich, powerful taste with considerable depth and a pronounced high-mountain character. Its fragrance is vivid, sharp and expressive, with clearly defined layers that reveal the distinctive cultivar characteristics and terroir of Ping Keng Tou Village.
- Aroma: Gardenia, magnolia, and honeyed florals with subtle fruit tones
- Flavor: Sweet, floral, and lightly creamy with mineral clarity and balance
- Texture: Silky and rounded, medium-bodied
- Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness and refreshing coolness on the palate
- Steeping Endurance: 8 to 10 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Chaozhou red clay teapot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 95 to 100°C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 8 to 10 infusions, extending time gradually
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 95°C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times
Why Choose This Tea
Ya Shi Xiang is one of Phoenix Mountain’s most legendary teas, admired for its unique name and unforgettable aroma. This is not a delicate or understated Phoenix Dan Cong. It is a tea with a strong personality, an assertive fragrance and a powerful flavour. For those who appreciate intense aromas, robust tea liquor and distinctive Phoenix Dan Cong character, this is a tea well worth experiencing.