Dan Cong Honey Orchid Oolong — Dark Chinese Tea

Dan Cong Honey Orchid is a dark, large-leaf oolong from Guangdong province, picked from single bushes on Phoenix Mountain. Each leaf is long and twisted lengthwise, as a true Dan Cong should be.

Taste and aroma

The liquor is clear with a pink-brown tint. The aroma is thick, honeyed and orchid-like, with notes of oriental sweets — almost intoxicating.

• Type: dark oolong
• Grade: premium
• Province: Guangdong, China
• Tasting notes: orchid, almond, caramel, honey, jam, apricot, apple, pear

When to drink it

This is a Friday-evening tea — a long, unhurried cup at the end of the working week, alone or in quiet company.

Packaging

Stand-up kraft paper pouch with a clear window and a zip-lock seal. Available in 7 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g and 200 g — a taster or a long-term supply.