How Do Dancong Aroma Types Compare With Coffee Varieties?
Just as Kenya grows distinct coffee varieties, Phoenix Dancong is divided by aroma type. Tongtianxiang, Jiangmuxiang, and Jianghuaxiang are often confused, but each has its own cultivar and production area. Tongtianxiang belongs to the ginger flower category and grows at 900 to 1,000 meters in the high mountains of Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong.
The trees, wild or cultivated, can reach 200 years, and the spring 2021 picking comes from Wudong Village. Local scholars have sorted hand-picked leaf into hundreds of aromatic subgroups. Types of coffee seeds work the same way: genetic identity plus terrain decides the final flavor profile in the cup.
Phoenix Dancong is renowned for its natural floral aromas, among which Tongtianxiang, Jiangmuxiang, and Jianghuaxiang are often confused with one another, though in reality each has its own distinct origins. This article starts from the cultivar, production region, and craftsmanship of Phoenix Dancong oolong tea to clarify the differences among Tongtianxiang, Jiangmuxiang, and Jianghuaxiang, and to explain which category of tea Tongtianxiang Dancong actually belongs to. The article also covers picking information from the high-altitude tea gardens of Phoenix Mountain in Guangdong in the spring of 2021, the brewing ratio for 20 cups of Gongfu tea, the aroma characteristics of the tea liquor, and iced tea brewing guidelines, while retaining relevant recommendations from the Front Street brand to help coffee and tea drinkers more systematically understand the aroma system of this ancient oolong tea.
What is Phoenix Dancong oolong tea? Cultivar: Tongtianxiang / Jianghuaxiang Harvest: Spring 2021 Region: Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong, China Cup type: 20 cups Gongfu tea, 2 tablespoons / 6 grams Tea liquor characteristics The tea liquor is fragrant and rich, with slight notes of spice, ginger, and nuts, finishing with a soft sweetness Iced tea brewing guide Add 50 ml of water per 1 gram of tea, place in a teapot or flat-bottomed pot, and steep in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
In China, Tongtianxiang comes from local folklore, but by category it belongs to ginger flower or ginger blossom. It is grown in the high mountain areas of Phoenix Mountain at an altitude of 900 to 1,000 meters, and this tea comes from Wudong Village, where Phoenix Dancong has been made for generations. It is one of the oldest types of Dancong tea trees and also one of the oldest aromatic tea tree varieties. This tea grows in mineral-rich soil in the coastal environment of Phoenix Mountain, Guangdong Province. Whether wild or cultivated, these tea trees can reach an age of 200 years. This particular type of oolong tea is recognized for its unique natural aroma, which resembles the fragrance of certain flowers or fruits. Oolong tea is considered the ancestor of all oolong teas and is famous for its ten major aroma types and rich, complex flavor. Local tea scholars and connoisseurs in China have studied and organized hand-picked tea leaves into hundreds of aromatic subgroups. Its aroma is never artificially added or flavored, but specifically cultivated, with each aroma coming from the natural aromatic compounds of the tea tree.
When Dancong generally speaks of aroma type, it refers to a floral fragrance, and Jianghuaxiang is an exception to this.
Jianghuaxiang is very popular among locals in Phoenix Mountain and is also one of our favorite spots. Dancong is an alluring tea with just the right complex balance that also delivers to your taste buds.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
