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Elegant floral aroma, sweet smooth taste, and long-lasting fragrance.\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 Ping keng tou village (坪坑头村）, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 800m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ya Shi Xiang 鸭屎香\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Tea Bushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 60 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower-medium roast, two times Roast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most striking features of this tea are its powerful personality and distinctive flavour. Its fragrance is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebold, powerful and intensely aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with remarkable intensity, penetrating strength and a highly recognisable character.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenia, magnolia, and honeyed florals with subtle fruit tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, floral, and lightly creamy with mineral clarity and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and rounded, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering sweetness and refreshing coolness on the palate\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 red clay teapot (朱泥壶) 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 to 100°C spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse once, then brew 8 to 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 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\u003eYa Shi Xiang is one of Phoenix Mountain’s most legendary teas, admired for its unique name and unforgettable aroma.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":67837919625531,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":67837919658299,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":67837919691067,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":67837919723835,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":67837919756603,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":67837919789371,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag ( pack into 2 bags )","offer_id":67837919822139,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/841c51a84beb6ab2363cd04a40a8e373.jpg?v=1793374848","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/2026-old-bush-ya-shixiang-%e8%80%81%e6%9e%9e%e9%b8%ad%e5%b1%8e%e9%a6%99","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}