Lingtou Bai Ye 岭头白叶 (2025)

Tea Profile

Type: Phoenix Dancong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Lingtou Village 岭头村, Raoping County, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: Geographically connected to Phoenix Mountain
Harvest Date: April 5th, 2025
Cultivar: Bai Ye 白叶
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 60 years
Roasting Level: Twice roasted

The Story of This Tea

Baiye, meaning “White Leaf,” is a traditional Phoenix Dancong cultivar celebrated for its bright liquor and smooth, honeyed taste. This tea is grown in Lingtou Village, Raoping County, which, while outside the core Phoenix Mountain growing region, is geographically linked to it. Lingtou shares the same rocky soil, misty climate, and rich tea traditions that define Fenghuang Dancong, allowing it to produce teas of comparable elegance.

This 2025 harvest was carefully crafted and roasted twice to highlight the cultivar’s natural sweetness and floral fragrance, producing a tea that is both approachable and enduring.

Aroma and Flavour

• Aroma: Balanced honey and floral notes with gentle complexity

• Flavour: Smooth and naturally sweet, with no bitterness even under long steeping

• Aftertaste: Clean, refreshing, and sweet, with lingering floral warmth

• Mouthfeel: Soft, bright, and easy to drink throughout the day

• Liquor: A clear, bright orange cup with excellent clarity

The dry leaves are slightly curved strips, their yellow-brown colour sometimes compared to squid skin, a distinctive trait of the Baiye cultivar.

Brewing Guidelines

Gong Fu Style

• Teaware: Chaozhou red clay pot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan

• Ratio: 7–8g per 100ml water

• Water: 95–100°C spring water

• Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 7–9 infusions, extending steeping time gradually

Western Style

• Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot

• Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water

• Water: 95°C

• Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times

Why Choose This Tea

This Lingtou Baiye Phoenix Dancong bridges tradition and accessibility. With its sweet honey-floral fragrance, forgiving nature (no bitterness even with long steeping), and smooth body, it offers both comfort and elegance. A perfect daily Dancong for newcomers and a rewarding choice for connoisseurs who want to explore beyond the core Phoenix Mountain teas.