Ya Shi Xiang 鸭屎香 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (单丛乌龙)
Location: Dongjiao Village 东郊, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong
Altitude: Around 800m
Harvest Date: April 18th, 2025
Cultivar: Ya Shi Xiang 鸭屎香
Age of Tea Bushes: Around 40 years
Roasting Level: Lower-medium roast, two firings
The Story of This Tea
Ya Shi Xiang, one of the most distinctive Phoenix Dan Cong cultivars, has become famous not only for its remarkable fragrance but also for its unusual name. Its origin traces back to Xiaping Kengtou Village, Fengxi District, Chaozhou, where the mother tree was planted by tea farmer Wei Chunshi more than 70 years ago. It grew in a type of yellow loam rich in chalk minerals, locally nicknamed “duck sh*t soil.”
When villagers praised the tea for its exceptional aroma, they asked for its name. To protect the rare plant from theft, Wei jokingly called it “Duck Sh*t Fragrance.” The name stuck, and today it is one of the most celebrated Phoenix Dan Cong cultivars worldwide.
This 2025 harvest from Dongjiao Village was roasted twice to a lower-medium level, enhancing its sweetness while preserving its layered floral character. The result is a beautifully balanced oolong that captures the elegant, fragrant essence of Phoenix Mountain terroir.
Aroma and Flavour
The dry leaves are tightly twisted and dark green, showing robust material and excellent craftsmanship. When brewed, the liquor is bright and clear, releasing a powerful fragrance that combines elegant florals with delicate fruit sweetness. The taste is smooth and harmonious, with a full body, gentle minerality, and long-lasting aftertaste that remains sweet and refreshing through many infusions.
- Aroma: Gardenia, magnolia, and honeyed florals with subtle fruit tones
- Flavor: Sweet, floral, and lightly creamy with mineral clarity and balance
- Texture: Silky and rounded, medium-bodied
- Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness and refreshing coolness on the palate
- Steeping Endurance: 8 to 10 infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Chaozhou red clay teapot (朱泥壶) or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 7–8 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 95 to 100°C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 8 to 10 infusions, extending time gradually
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 95°C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times
Why Choose This Tea
Ya Shi Xiang is one of Phoenix Mountain’s most legendary teas, admired for its unique name and unforgettable aroma. This 2025 Dongjiao Village harvest expresses the perfect balance of floral fragrance, sweetness, and mineral clarity that defines true Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong. A beautiful example of authentic Chinese tea craft, ideal for anyone wishing to buy Ya Shi Xiang online and experience the essence of Chaozhou’s tea heritage.