Ao Fu Hou

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The mother tree of Huang Zhi Xiang

50g

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Ao Fu Hou

This exceptional Dan Cong is called Ao Fu Hou. It’s a rather less known cultinar whats odd as Ao Fu Hou is the mother tree of the quiet famous and no less popular Huang Zhi Xiang oolong. This rare Dan Cong Oolong is characterized by its particularly fruity aroma which is underlaid with a subtle fragrance of gardenia.

What is Dan Cong oolong tea?

Dan Cong is a type of Oolong tea grown on the slopes of the Phoenix Mountains around the city Fenghuang and is therefore also Phoenix Oolong called. It is grown together with other crops and is partly wild. Through this high biodiversity are pest naturaly controlled and the use of pesticides is unnecessary. The Phoenix Mountain range extends between a height of 300 and up to 1500m. The climate with an average temperature of 22°C is considered mild.

Since when is tea in Chaozhou produced?

Tea production in Chaozhou has a thousand year old tradition and the historical knowledge of the art of tea is passed on from generation to generation. This tea is grown by a family runed bussines from Fenghuang and thanks to a centuries-old knowledge processed to a superior oolong. The whole family is involved in the harvest and also in the entire tea production. The tea is still traditionally processed like in old times: The leaves are withered and dried in bamboo trays and then roasted over charcoal fire.

Through the high oxidation and the strong roasting is this Dan Cong good storable and particularly interesting for connoisseurs who like to mature vintage teas.

Harvest: Spring 2017
Aroma: Fruity and flowery-fresh
Oxidation: approx. 55%
Terroir: Dan Hu in Fenghuang, Chaozhou, China
Temperature: Water temperature 100°C
Preparation: In this blog post you will find a description of how to brew Oolong tea in an optimal way.
Tip: The aroma in the mouth unfolds best when the tea is not drunk too hot, wait until it has cooled down a little in the cup.
This tea is especially suitable for preparation in the Gaiwan or in a small Yixing pot in Chaozhou Gongfu style. Brewing times should not be too long, as Dan Congs naturally contain more bitter substances. If you dose the amount of leaves well, you can still steep it directly in a pot or cup and just let the leaves sink to the bottom and add some hot water if necessary.

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Weight 0,050 g

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