Tropical Coffee and the Ginger Flower Aroma of Phoenix Dancong
Phoenix Dancong aroma shifts noticeably with the tea's moisture content; when moisture is low, the aroma weakens and the tea no longer shows what it should. The old-bush Ginger Flower Fragrance from Wudong Mountain carries a ginger-flower-like scent plus composite tropical fruit and floral notes, with associations of plum, narcissus and mangosteen.
The same production area yields an old-bush Honey Orchid Fragrance with lychee-honey sweetness and a soft lingering finish. Ginger is a tropical plant rarely seen in Japan, yet once its flower is smelled the match with this Dancong is clear. The Ginger Flower material comes from an old tea garden at about 900 meters in Qixing'an Village, Wudong Mountain; Honey Orchid starts at 950 meters in Da'an Village.
The aroma expression of Phoenix Dancong is closely related to the tea's moisture content; when moisture is on the low side, the aroma noticeably weakens. This article centers on the old-bush Ginger Flower Fragrance Dancong from Wudong Mountain, introducing its unique ginger-flower-like aroma type, its composite notes of tropical fruit and floral fragrance, and its associative aroma tones of plum, narcissus, and mangosteen. It also mentions the lychee-honey sweetness and soft lingering finish of the old-bush Honey Orchid Fragrance Dancong from the same production area, and retains Front Street brand recommendations and product information to help coffee and tea drinkers understand the key points of flavor identification in Dancong oolong.
The aroma of Phoenix Dancong oolong tea shows noticeable differences as its moisture value changes.
The moisture content in tea leaves directly affects the presentation of aroma and flavor. Phoenix Dancong in particular is especially sensitive to moisture content; when moisture is on the low side, the aroma appears weak, unlike what the same tea should display.
Phoenix Dancong Old Bush Honey Orchid Fragrance 2020
Because the raw material quality is outstanding, it is slowly charcoal-roasted at a relatively low temperature and finally made into a light-aroma style. On entry, a sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh lychee and honey fills the mouth, and the sweet aftertaste lingers without dissipating. This tea is characterized by a soft mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish.
Production begins at an old tea garden at an elevation of 950 meters in Da'an Village, Wudong Mountain.
Phoenix Dancong Old Bush Ginger Flower Fragrance 2020
This variety is named for carrying an aroma similar to ginger flower, and its aroma intensity stands out among many varieties; because it performs so well, it gets restocked without my realizing it every year.
Ginger is a tropical plant and is almost never seen in Japan. After actually smelling the fragrance of ginger flower, you will find it is exactly the same as Phoenix Dancong Ginger Flower Fragrance, which is truly surprising.
In addition, it also brings to mind plum, narcissus floral notes, and tropical fruit aromas such as mangosteen.
The production area begins at an old tea garden at about 900 meters above sea level in Qixing'an Village, Wudong Mountain.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.