{"product_id":"2026-qi-lan-奇兰","title":"2026 Qi Lan 奇兰","description":"\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003eFloral and mineral Qi Lan from Da Shui Keng, Wuyishan. Smooth medium roast Wuyi Rock Tea with orchid aroma and gentle spice sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinzhong Yancha (Rock Oolong)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Shui Keng 大水坑, Ban Yan garden, Wuyishan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 500–600m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qi Lan 奇兰\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Tea Bushes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-aged bushes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium roast, two Roasting  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQi Lan, meaning “Strange Orchid,” was first brought from Pinghe County in southern Fujian to Wuyishan in the 1990s. It quickly adapted to the mountain’s rocky terrain and humid forest microclimate, becoming a favourite among local tea makers for its floral fragrance and clean sweetness. Our 2026 Qi Lan comes from Da Shui Keng, a Ban Yan (half-rock) garden known for balanced minerality and gentle depth. After two careful charcoal firings, this batch expresses both the cultivar’s elegant floral perfume and the subtle rocky charm that defines authentic Wuyi Rock Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are dark, glossy, and tightly twisted. Once brewed, the liquor shines orange-gold, with aromas of orchid, cinnamon, and honeyed wood. On the palate, it opens with soft floral sweetness that deepens into gentle spice and mineral warmth. The texture is smooth and rounded, carrying a refreshing coolness in the aftertaste. It is layered yet soothing. A tea that feels both comforting and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid, cinnamon, honeyed wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral sweetness with mineral spice and soft warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, rounded, and silky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooling, floral, and lightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8–9 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 Zhuni 朱泥 or Duanni 段泥 Yixing 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, preferably fresh spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse once, then start with short steeps (3–6 seconds), extending gradually for 7–9 rounds\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 95–100°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, then resteep 2–3 times, adding 30 seconds each time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Da Shui Keng Qi Lan captures the true spirit of Wuyi’s Pinzhong cultivars. Floral, smooth, and gently spiced. It bridges the freshness of southern Fujian teas with the mineral sweetness of Wuyi Rock Tea, offering a fragrant, balanced cup ideal for both daily enjoyment and deeper exploration. If you wish to buy authentic Qi Lan online, this medium roast batch is a perfect introduction to the elegance of Wuyishan’s Ban Yan gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":67713110081851,"sku":null,"price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":67713110114619,"sku":null,"price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":67713110147387,"sku":null,"price":35.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":67713110180155,"sku":null,"price":46.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":67713110212923,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":67713110245691,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":67713110278459,"sku":null,"price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/IMG_8945.jpg?v=1791949558","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/2026-qi-lan-%e5%a5%87%e5%85%b0","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}