Mi Lanxiang Black Tea 蜜兰香红茶 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Black Tea (Hong Cha 红茶)
Location: Daping Village, Phoenix Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Harvest Date: March 28, 2025
Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang 蜜兰香
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 40 years
The Story of This Tea
Mi Lan Xiang, or “Honey Orchid Fragrance,” is one of the most celebrated cultivars of Phoenix Dan Cong. While most Mi Lan Xiang teas are crafted as oolongs, this unique version is processed as a black tea, combining the fragrance of Dan Cong with the richness of Wuyi-style fermentation. The result is a rare and elegant expression that blends the sweetness of Phoenix Mountain with the smooth body of Fujian black tea.
This 2025 harvest comes from Daping Village, where the 40-year-old Mi Lan Xiang bushes grow naturally in clean, high-altitude gardens. The leaves are fully fermented on-site to preserve the honeyed aroma and smooth mouthfeel. The liquor is rich, mellow, and entirely free of bitterness. As soon as it is brewed, a soft sweetness fills the air, reminiscent of warm honey and ripe fruit. It is a tea that soothes and delights in equal measure.
Aroma and Flavour
This tea carries the fragrance of honey and orchids with undertones of ripe fruit. The flavour is full and smooth, with no harshness or bitterness. It offers a mellow sweetness that deepens across infusions, filling the mouth with warmth and comfort. The liquor is bright and clean, leaving behind a gentle honeyed aftertaste that lingers beautifully.
- Aroma: Honey, orchid, and soft ripe fruit fragrance
- Flavor: Sweet, mellow, and smooth with full-bodied richness
- Texture: Silky and round, coating the mouth evenly
- Aftertaste: Lingering honeyed sweetness with warmth and clarity
- Liquor: Bright red-gold, clear and fragrant
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or Zhuni 朱泥 teapot for balanced aroma and sweetness
- Ratio: 4–5 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 90–95 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 6–8 infusions, gradually extending steeping time
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times, extending slightly with each brew
Why Choose This Tea
This Mi Lan Xiang Black Tea from Daping Village unites the floral elegance of Phoenix Dan Cong with the depth of Wuyi-style craftsmanship. Fully fermented and naturally honey-scented, it is smooth, mellow, and rich without bitterness. A refined choice for those who appreciate full-bodied sweetness and the rare harmony of Phoenix and Wuyi traditions in one cup.