Dancong vs Da Hong Pao: How Two Famous Oolongs Differ
Dancong vs Da Hong Pao: region, oxidation, roast, and aroma compared so you can pick…
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How to Brew Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong (Gongfu Method)
Phoenix Dan Cong brews best gongfu style: 7 to 8g, near-boiling water, fast steeps, 10+…
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The Legend of Duck Shit Tea
Duck shit tea, or Ya Shi Xiang, is one of the most fragrant Phoenix Dancong…
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Why We Wait Until July: A Calendar of Phoenix Dan Cong
Authentic Phoenix Dan Cong is not on the market until late July at the earliest.…
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Old Roots, Younger Wood: What Lao Cong Means at the Farms We Buy From
The word lao cong gets used loosely. On Phoenix Mountain, we found that what people…
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Field Notes from Wu Dong: Where Phoenix Dan Cong Actually Begins
Only one mountain in China can call its tea Phoenix Dan Cong. We spent two…
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The Ten Famous Aromas of Phoenix Dan Cong (Xiang Types)
The ten xiang types of Phoenix Dan Cong oolong, from Mi Lan Xiang to Ya…
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Da Hong Pao Tea: A Guide to Wuyi’s Rock Oolong
Da Hong Pao is the most famous oolong in China. The name translates to "Big…
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Most Popular Questions About Chinese Tea
Chinese tea has thousands of years of history and remains one of the world’s most…
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Spring Harvest: Honoring the Tea Farmers of Yunnan’s Pu-erh Tea
As the spring sun warms the ancient tea mountains of Yunnan, the long-awaited tea-picking season…
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