Origin

China

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

0

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Dan Cong Ya Shi – "Duck Shit Aroma" Phoenix Oolong

Our exceptional Dan Cong Ya Shi oolong is harvested from eco-friendly tea gardens at altitudes of 800 to 1, 200 meters, where misty clouds, fertile soil and abundant minerals create an ideal environment for thriving tea trees. The trees belong to the famous "Ya Shi Xiang, " or "Duck Shit Aroma, " variety — an amusing and unusual name!

Don't worry: this oolong doesn't smell or taste anything like its name. Legend says farmers gave it the unappealing nickname to discourage others from stealing their prized tea bushes. The quirky name has only added to its fame, and today it's one of the most celebrated Dan Cong (Phoenix) oolongs.

Tasting Notes

Liquor: clear, golden and luminous
Aroma: blooming orchids with hints of creamy milk and fresh almond
Flavor: full-bodied, floral and fresh
Sweetness: pronounced, with stone fruit notes
Finish: smooth and lingering

Why You'll Love It

Ya Shi Dan Cong is a showstopper of aroma and flavor. Its intense orchid fragrance and sweet stone-fruit character make it a favorite among oolong enthusiasts, and its memorable name makes it a great conversation starter.

Famous Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong variety
Grown at 800–1, 200 meters
Orchid, almond and stone fruit notes
Full-bodied and smooth

How to Enjoy

Brew it gongfu-style in a gaiwan with short infusions to capture its intense aroma, and enjoy many steeps. It pairs beautifully with fresh fruit and nuts, and makes a fun, memorable gift for tea lovers.

Fragrant, sweet and delightfully quirky, Dan Cong Ya Shi is a Phoenix oolong you won't forget.

Make it your kind of cup

ready, set, steep.

A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.

011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
02195°F (90°C)8oz / 200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
033 - 3.5 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.

A little steeping tipOolong leaves open slowly: steep them two or three times, adding a little time with each round, and enjoy how the flavour changes.

Preparation:

Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 8oz/200ml of water at 195F/90°C and steep for 3-3.5 min.

Ingredients:

Oolong tea

Write your own Review

Jo-1

June 2026

Is the price the same without shit (tee hee) . . .

Sascha Uncia

January 2026

Quite good. Lightly earthy, floral, sweet, mineral, low-mid astringency so still fairly smooth.

This is a good Oolong

Tor

June 2025

We need to check the spelling of the tea title on this page hahah. It added a T at the end...

Michael

January 2025

Very good for the price. It has the lovely Ya Shi aroma I was looking for. It can get slightly bitter, but this disappears when brewed Chaozhou style with boiling water and very short infusions. In later brews, it develops an interesting, almost raisin-like aroma, which I had not experienced before in Ya Shi Dan Congs.

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