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Bitou Yelaixiang is one of the ten major aroma types of Fenghuang Dancong, grown in Dongshan, Wudanhu Village, at 850 meters. The old-cong version is picked from trees over a century old and gives a long-lasting aftertaste with a mellow, full bodied character, while the regular version comes from fifty-year-old trees with aromas of black locust flower, narcissus, and ginger lily.

The name comes from the mother tree growing in front of a grave, first called "Beitou" from the tombstone inscription and later changed to the homophone "Bitou." The regular version also carries sweet notes of ripe strawberry and grape. Comparing the two shows how tree age shapes body and staying power, much like the difference between aroma and fragrance in coffee discussions.

Fenghuang Dancong is classified in many ways—by leaf shape, aroma type, historical origin, or place of production—and Yelaixiang is one of the ten major aroma types. This article focuses on the 2020 Bitou Yelaixiang, introducing the flavor characteristics of two versions: the regular tree-age tea and the old-cong tea from trees over a hundred years old. Bitou Yelaixiang comes from Dongshan in Wudanhu Village, at an elevation of 850 meters. Its name originated from the mother tree growing in front of a grave; based on the inscription on the tombstone, it was first called "Beitou," later changed to the homophone "Bitou" to avoid the inauspicious connotation. The old-cong version is picked from ancient trees over a century old, offering a long-lasting aftertaste and a mellow, full-bodied flavor; the regular version comes from fifty-year-old tea trees, with aromas leaning toward black locust flower, narcissus, and ginger lily, along with sweet notes of ripe strawberry and grape. Each version has its own character and is friendly to both beginners and seasoned tea drinkers, well worth savoring.

Fenghuang Dancong Old-Cong Bitou Yelaixiang 2020

The naming system of Fenghuang Dancong is quite diverse, and can be classified by leaf appearance, aroma type, historical allusions, or place of origin. Yelaixiang is a category classified by aroma type, ranking among the ten major aroma types of Fenghuang Dancong.

The original production site of Bitou Yelaixiang is Dongshan in Wudanhu Village, at an elevation of 850 meters. The mother tree of this tea grows in front of a grave and naturally carries the fragrance of the Yelaixiang aroma type. Because the tombstone bears an inscription, it was initially called "Beitou Yelaixiang." However, the term "Beitou" easily evokes associations with graves and is not pleasant to pronounce, so in recent years people have switched to the homophone "Bitou."

Old-Cong Fenghuang Dancong Oolong tea refers to tea made from leaves picked from very old tea trees. The raw material for this product comes from ancient trees over a hundred years old, and when drinking it, one can perceive an extremely long-lasting throat rhyme and a thick, lingering aftertaste.

Yelaixiang is itself the name of a plant—this flower is called Yelaixiang. The tea is named this way, it is said, because its aroma is very close to the scent of this flower.

After actually brewing and tasting, one can smell aromas of black locust flower, cherry, plum, mango, and spring honey. The aroma expression is very prominent, and the strengths of the tea liquor are easy to discern—it is a tea worth recommending.

Fenghuang Dancong Bitou Yelaixiang 2020

Fenghuang Dancong is named in many ways, including classification by leaf shape, aroma type, historical background, and regional name. Yelaixiang belongs to the category classified by fragrance and is one of the ten major aroma types of Fenghuang Dancong.

The production site of Bitou Yelaixiang is located in Dongshan, Wudanhu Village, at an elevation of 850 meters. This tea is picked from tea trees fifty years old.

The mother tree of the tea grows in front of a grave and gives off the fragrance of the Yelaixiang aroma type. Based on the inscription on the tombstone, it was named "Beitou Yelaixiang." However, "Beitou" easily brings to mind graves and does not sound very pleasant, so in recent years people have begun using the homophone "Bitou."

In terms of the aroma impression during actual tasting, first of all it is very close to the scent of black locust flower. In addition, one can catch floral notes like narcissus and ginger lily, as well as sweet aromas of fully ripe strawberry, wild strawberry, and grape. Because this tea's aroma is extremely rich, it is well worth trying for both newcomers to Fenghuang Dancong and veteran tea drinkers who have been drinking Dancong for years.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.