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"Tong tian xiang dancong"
Translation: "single bushes 'aroma reaching the sky'"
Whale. 通天香单从, pinyin tōng tiān xiāng dāncōng
When brewed, the fragrance rises and spreads so high that the tea has been nicknamed "reaching the sky." The trees are 300 years old and grow at an altitude of 1,000 meters. The tea grows in a sheltered spot in a ravine near a lake. The tree is as tall as two people, slender and graceful. The trunk is spotted, the branches spread, and the crown resembles an umbrella.
According to legend, tea leaves were first sun-dried and then processed in a kiln. One day, a tea picker took shelter from the rain under a tree and covered her tea basket with a cloak. But the tea got wet and, surprisingly, became fragrant. So, despite the damp tea leaves, she decided to still brew it the traditional way. The result was a beautiful, fragrant variety that became known as "Zongsoojia" (hidden under a cloak). In the 20th century, it was renamed "Tongtianxiang" (fragrance reaching the sky). Southerners pronounce it something like "Tong tien xiang."
This dry tea consists of tightly rolled, gray-green leaves (the color of eel). The aroma is fresh, with hints of pollen, meadow, and ginger. The infusion is golden-yellow. The flavor is deep and pleasant, with a creamy consistency. A lingering, sweet aftertaste. The bottom (used leaves) is smooth, dark green, with a crimson edge.
When warmed up by breathing, we notice a bright, sweetish aroma with honey-spicy notes and nuances of roasted almonds.
After the first steep, the aroma of the tea intensifies, becomes deep, and a hint of dried fruit is added.
The tea's flavor is fresh, light, and sublime. The taste reveals a pleasant bitterness with hints of violet, citrus freshness, and honey notes.
As the steepings increase, the taste changes towards citrus with a slight refreshing bitterness.
The recommended teaware for brewing this tea is a Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan with a capacity of 150-200 ml. With 5 g of dry tea leaves, the tea can be steeped up to 6 times.
The infusion is clear, light yellow in color, leaving a bright sweet and sour aftertaste with a pleasant bitterness, nuances of ripe fruit and candy.
Tong Xiang Dan Cong creates a pleasant and pure tea experience. During tea drinking, it helps you relax, find balance, and get into the right frame of mind. It gently invigorates, instilling strength and confidence.
This oolong is a high-quality tea with a vibrant, memorable aroma and pure flavor. It's perfect for connoisseurs of dark, medium-heat oolongs such as Da Hong Pao, Tie Luo Han, Shuixian, and others.
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Name in Chinese
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通天香单从 |
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Pinyin
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tōng tiān xiāng dāncōng |
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Translation
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Single bushes "aroma reaching the sky" |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Chaozhou |
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In Guangdong Province, the southernmost and warmest province of China, in the counties of Chao'an, Shaoping, and Qiaoling, they make special Dan Cong (Single Bush) oolongs. The most famous of this group of oolongs is Feng Huang Dan Cong. It, like other varieties, is collected from a specific bush. As a result, each batch has its own unique characteristics.
