Do coffee beans grow on trees, and what aroma is Duck Shit Dancong?
Duck Shit Fragrance is an aroma type of Phoenix Dancong oolong from Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, Guangdong, and it does not smell of duck droppings. The name is a traditional label for the cultivar, while the tea itself shows a floral profile with fruit, sweetness, and earthy undertones that shift across infusions, especially when brewed Gongfu style.
Dancong means single bush, and the trees grow tall and wild rather than in neat hedges, similar to how do coffee beans grow on trees rather than as low shrubs. Because each bush differs, no two batches match exactly, and at least ten aroma varieties exist, including Honey Orchid and Night-blooming Jasmine.
Phoenix Dancong is a distinctive oolong tea from Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, Guangdong, known for its rich layers of aroma. Tea lovers often wonder: what exactly is the aroma type of Duck Shit Dancong? Does it really contain the smell of duck droppings? This article will systematically introduce the origin characteristics of Phoenix Dancong, the classification of oolong tea, the growth characteristics of Dancong tea trees, and list several Phoenix Dancong teas sold by Front Street Coffee, including Duck Shit Aroma, Honey Orchid Aroma, Night-blooming Jasmine, etc., along with Gongfu tea brewing parameters, so you can fully understand this "misleadingly named" internet-famous tea.
Phoenix Dancong is produced in the Phoenix Mountain area of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China, and belongs to the oolong tea category. This tea is especially delicious when brewed Gongfu-style, with each infusion bringing new changes in aroma and flavor. Its aroma is primarily floral, with notes of fruit, sweetness, and earthy undertones.
What is oolong tea?
Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized tea, with an oxidation level between non-fermented green tea and fully fermented black tea, and must be made from specific tea tree varieties within specific geographical regions. Oolong tea can be subdivided into four major categories — Minnan Tieguanyin oolong, Minbei Wuyi rock oolong, Taiwan oolong, and Guangdong Dancong oolong.
Dancong Oolong Tea
"Dancong" means "single bush." The "tea gardens" of Dancong oolong tea are very different from the tea gardens we usually see. Most tea gardens have short, neatly arranged tea trees in rows, while Dancong tea trees are more wild, with plants more like trees than bushes, growing in a messy posture, sometimes reaching up to 16 feet tall.
Because these tea trees are so "wild," no batch of Phoenix Dancong tea is ever exactly the same as another. What also makes Dancong unique is its many varieties, each with its own aroma characteristics.
There are currently at least 10 Dancong varieties to choose from, and new Dancong varieties are still being cultivated and discovered. When tea farmers discover a new and unique flavor in their own Dancong trees, they do their best to preserve it.
At Front Street Coffee, we offer the following Phoenix oolong teas, all carefully selected and pre-tasted to ensure quality:
Duck Shit Aroma Dancong Oolong Tea
The tea liquor is rounded and full-bodied, with a delicate gardenia aroma. Commonly known as "Duck Shit Aroma Oolong Tea." Fortunately for tea lovers, the tea itself has not even a hint of duck droppings.
Honey Orchid Aroma Dancong Oolong Tea
Prominent honey and orchid aroma, accompanied by slight floral notes.
Night-blooming Jasmine Dancong Oolong Tea
Smooth and rounded, with a lasting milky aroma. A rare and highly regarded Dancong oolong variety.
Other Dancong oolong varieties also include: Magnolia Aroma, Almond Aroma, Zhilan Aroma, Ginger Flower Aroma, Huangzhi Aroma, Pomelo Flower Aroma, Osmanthus Aroma, and Jasmine Aroma.
Brewing Dancong Oolong Tea Gongfu Style
Water temperature: 195℉／90℃
Tea amount: 6 grams
Time: rinse for the first infusion, steep for 10 seconds for the second infusion, then increase by 5 seconds for each subsequent infusion.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
