"Gong Xiang Dancong"
Name: "Gong Xiang Dancun"
Translation: "single bushes of "aroma gun""
Whale. 贡香单丛, pinyin gòng xiāng dāncōng
Characteristics of the variety: it is a subspecies of the oolong " Feng Huang Dan Cong " (Russian: "single bushes from the Phoenix Mountain", Chinese: 凤凰单丛, pinyin: fènghuáng dāncōng).
Origin: Guangdong Province (Chinese: 广东, pinyin guǎng dōng).
The character "gong" (Chinese: 贡, pinyin: gòng) is an adjective in the local dialect used to describe a strong aroma and taste. The tea grows on bushy plants with small leaves, the crown is open, the leaves are pointed and green. The trees are over 350 years old. They grow in a garden called "Xiashushan" (Chinese: 下树山, pinyin: xià shù shān) in the village of Zhongxinyan on Mount Wudong at an altitude of 1000 meters.
One of the dancongs with a pronounced aroma. In shape it is a long tightly twisted large leaves of gray-brown color. The bouquet of aromas is headed by a strong note of pistachio. The washed leaf becomes green and oily. When brewed, the aroma rises high, filling all corners of the space. The infusion is yellow-orange, transparent. The taste is sweet, refreshing, with light floral shades. A thick unique aroma remains in the teaware. This tea is resistant to brewing.
This tea is sometimes written as Gong Xiang Dan Cun.
First published 22.03.2015.
Copyright © Chaline.Ru
In dry form, the tea leaf has bright aromas, among which one can highlight pumpkin seeds, dried fruits, and a subtle hint of vanilla.
After rinsing, a candy-like sourness with a hint of multi-fruit juice is added.
The taste of brewed tea is dense, bright, flowing, spicy-fruity. The taste has a slight bitterness with citrus freshness. By the 4th infusion, astringency appears, the infusion becomes watery.
This oolong can be brewed up to 5 times at a ratio of 5 g of tea per 150-200 ml of gaiwan or teapot made of Yixing clay. The color of the finished infusion is light yellow with a light green tint. The aftertaste is not felt immediately, the sweetness and candy sourness gradually increase.
Gong Xiang Dancong tea acts very gently and carefully, gradually relaxing and pacifying. It motivates, inspires and helps to switch.
This is a great oolong for leisurely tea drinking, alone or in the company of interesting people.
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Name in Chinese
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贡香单丛 |
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Pinyin
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gòng xiāng dāncōng |
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Translation
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Single bushes with the aroma of gung |
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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.
