Almond Fragrance Dan Cong

€17,25

From old trees up to 300 years old, grown at an altitude between 650-1000 meters. Rich notes of ripe stone fruit and nutty, toasty sweetness, with mineral depth and a resonant finish.

Size
Type / Ingredients

Oolong tea
Origin

Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong Province, China

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Mood

Centered - Excellent for appreciating a bit of balance, with subtle flavors to stimulate poise and reflection.
Time of day

Mid-afternoon – Mid afternoon is about concentration for us. We lean towards complex flavors, sometimes refreshing and sometimes rich, often bold.
Preparation

Gong Fu
Water: 100ml
Temp: 95-100°C
Tea: 6g
Time: 7s, 12s, 17s…
Infusions: 8-10

Western
Water: 200ml
Temp: 90-95°C
Tea: 3g
Time: 1-2 min
Infusions: 3-4
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About the Garden

Zhifa’s teas come from the high mountain village of Shiguping, in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong, one of the most respected growing areas for Dan Cong oolong. His family’s tea gardens include old tea bushes up to 300 years old, producing teas of exceptional fragrance, depth and character. Cool temperatures and mountain mists contribute to their mystique.

Zhifa has taken over direction of the farm from his parents, continuing a long family tradition of tea making. Techniques passed down through generations give the teas their remarkable balance: complex and layered, but also unusually clear and harmonious. They are expressive when fresh and continue to evolve beautifully with age.

Zhifa’s Dan Congs are among the most distinctive teas in our collection, combining complex aromatics, mineral depth and a refined texture with a long, lingering finish.