2026 Jiang Hua Xiang - Ginger Flower Fragrance - 姜花香
Tea Profile
Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong 单丛乌龙
Location: Daping Village 大坪村, Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: Approx. 1,000 m
Harvest Date: April 15, 2026
Cultivar: Jiang Hua Xiang 姜花香 (“Ginger Flower Fragrance”)
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 50 years
Roasting Level: Medium roast, two firings
The Story of This Tea
Jiang Hua Xiang 姜花香, meaning “Ginger Flower Fragrance,” is one of the most elegant and expressive Phoenix Dan Cong teas we source. Its defining character is a distinctive spicy-floral fragrance reminiscent of ginger blossoms, accompanied by a light cooling quality and natural sweetness that make it immediately recognisable in the cup.
This spring 2026 harvest comes from Daping Village in the Phoenix Mountain area of Chaozhou, at approximately 1,000 metres elevation. The tea was harvested from bushes around 50 years old, giving the finished liquor both aromatic clarity and a satisfying depth beneath its more delicate floral character.
The tea received two firings to a medium roast. The roasting develops sweetness and body while allowing the natural Jiang Hua Xiang fragrance to remain clear and expressive. The finished tea is beautifully balanced, combining high floral aroma with smooth texture, gentle minerality and the lasting sweetness characteristic of a well-made Phoenix Dan Cong.
Aroma and Flavour
The first infusion immediately reveals the tea’s signature ginger flower fragrance, fresh, floral and subtly spicy. As the leaves open, the aroma becomes sweeter, with gentle honeyed notes emerging alongside the flowers. The liquor is clear and smooth, with a soft mineral foundation and an elegant cooling sensation that becomes more apparent in the aftertaste.
Despite its highly aromatic character, the tea is not thin or purely fragrance-driven. Its approximately 50-year-old bushes give the liquor a rounded, slightly oily texture and enough depth to carry the fragrance through repeated infusions. The floral sweetness continues into the throat, leaving a clean and persistent finish.
- Aroma: Ginger flower, light honey and fresh high-mountain florals
- Flavour: Smooth and naturally sweet, with fresh floral notes, subtle spice and gentle minerality
- Texture: Soft, rounded and slightly oily
- Aftertaste: Long floral sweetness with a gentle cooling sensation
- Steeping Endurance: 8–10 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Chaozhou red clay teapot or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 95–100 °C, ideally soft spring water
- Infusions: Quick rinse; begin with short 3–5 second infusions for the first three brews and gradually extend thereafter
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: Around 95 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion; resteep up to three times, extending each infusion by approximately 30–45 seconds
Why Choose This Tea
This 2026 Jiang Hua Xiang offers a distinctive expression of Phoenix Dan Cong, combining an unusually elegant ginger flower fragrance with sweetness, texture and lasting aromatic persistence. Grown at approximately 1,000 metres in Daping Village and harvested from bushes around 50 years old, it has the depth to support its naturally high fragrance rather than relying on aroma alone.
Two medium roastings bring additional smoothness and balance while preserving the tea’s characteristic floral and gently cooling profile. For drinkers exploring the remarkable range of fragrances found in traditional Phoenix Dan Cong, Jiang Hua Xiang provides a particularly refined and memorable example of Chaozhou tea craftsmanship.