Wow! This Phoenix Oolong (Dan Cong Mi Lan Xiang) from Zhong Guo Cha is simply amazing. This was a sample sent to me by the owner and it doesn’t disappoint in any way except the fact that I need more… much, much more of it. This tea has gone from a small sample to the tops of my personal favorite list all in the first brewing. It has the amazing vegetal hints that I cherish in greens, and then a flavor that captures every quality I love: Sweetness, vegetal, light, smooth, and even a hint of almond to finish it off.
I was recently looking to sell my soul for some more Shui Xian that I tried from a friend which came from Singapore and of course is impossible to get a hold of… but my soul may be safe now that this tea is in my cup and quite available. Saved.
Update: After more time with this tea and further brewing it does also have a wonderful citrus note that can be picked up subtly. Also that “smooth” taste I mentioned could also be described as a little “woody” which is a good thing. It may have been somethng I had eaten changing my palate during the first brewing that kept me from noticing the presence of citrus but it is certainly there and very light which is nicely refreshing.
October 1, 2006 at 11:02 pm |
Thank you for reviewing. Trying to find my way through oolong world.
October 2, 2006 at 3:23 pm |
My big bag of shui xian (Got lucky on a chinese deal is about to be opened. I already drank the other one and its time to get going . My shuiXian is knda light but very flavorful, some depth, but always leaves me wanting more does it make you want more too?
Jenn
October 2, 2006 at 7:34 pm |
Hi Dominic,
What is the address for Zhong Guo Cha?
Dan Cong is definitely one of my favorites too. I like it medium fired…not too roasted but not too green tasting either. Is this Mi Lan Xiang a high fire or the green type or in between?
October 2, 2006 at 8:40 pm |
Their website is a bit lacking and the address is strange, but I can assure they are legit and that they have a brick and mortar retail store and the owner is quite passionate about tea. He is scheduled at many free talks and presentations around his area and genuinely cares. https://secure.worldsourceintl.com/index.htm
This Dan Cong is a greener variety, so a bit shy of medium roasted. Teaspring seemed to have two nice Dan Congs that seemed a tad darker FWIW, but I have yet to try them.
August 23, 2007 at 3:13 pm |
[...] low astringency. does pretty good in re-infusion with cold water. Others agree this tea is superb (DominicT). as you see in the first pic leaf seems large and intact. after multiple infusions the leaf was [...]
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