Origin
China
Asia
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Description
Chou Shi Dan Cong – Fragrant Gardenia Phoenix OolongOur delightful Chou Shi Dan Cong comes from Chaoshan in China's Guangdong Province, a region famous for Dan Cong (Phoenix) oolongs. In Chaoshan, tea is served strong, fragrant and always gongfu-style! This Chou Shi Dan Cong is a special new style of oolong — very green, very fragrant and full of flavor. "Chou Shi" means "dehydrate, " referring to its unique production method, which is similar to that of fragrant Anxi Tie Guan Yin. The leaves are picked by hand and, before any wilting, rolled briefly by hand and placed in a special dehydrator to stop the wilting process. This preserves the vibrancy of the large, twisted, incredibly aromatic bright green leaves. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItChou Shi Dan Cong combines the intense aroma Dan Cong is famous for with the fresh, green character of a lightly oxidized oolong. It's incredibly fragrant and flavorful — a wonderful discovery for floral oolong lovers.
How to EnjoyBrew it gongfu-style, just as it's served in Chaoshan, and explore its nuances over multiple steeps. It pairs beautifully with light dishes and fresh fruit. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Fragrant, vibrant and utterly captivating, Chou Shi Dan Cong is a floral oolong to remember. |
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Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011 tbsp (3 g)Scoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02205-212°F (96-100°C)8 oz (240 ml)Just add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 031–2 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 012 tbsp (6 g)Scoop your leavesUse the amount shown for one glass over ice.
- 02212°F (100°C)8 oz (240 ml)Brew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 032 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downPour over a glass full of ice.
- 011 tbsp (3 g)per 8 oz (240 ml)Scoop your leavesAdd the tea to a jar or pitcher.
- 02Cold waterAdd cold waterPour cold, filtered water over the leaves and close the lid.
- 038–12 hLet it chillLeave it in the fridge, then strain out the leaves.
- 04Serve chilledPour and enjoyKeeps in the fridge for up to two days.
A little steeping tipDan Cong is strong, so use short steeps in a gaiwan. Re-steep 5–6 times.
Why cold brewCold water draws out less bitterness, so the tea tastes smooth and naturally sweet.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Think of these as a starting point. Every tea is a little experiment, so adjust the amount, temperature and time to your taste.
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