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Dancong Aria

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Description

Our Phoenix Dancong is an oolong from Phoenix Mountain, China. These very special tea plants have been allowed to grow unpruned into large ancient trees and bushes, yielding exquisite, single bush harvests The one we have chosen intrigued us with its hypnotic orchid notes and lingering honey sweetness. A legendary tea experience we are pleased to offer.

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Michael S.
Jan 27th '10

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"This tea was a bit of a surprise to me. It had a good deep complex flavor, which I like, but it also had fairly strong notes of apricot to it that was quite pleasant. I will be ordering more of this."
2 votes
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Shawn D.
Jan 14th '10

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"First tea that ever "wow'd" me. Also the first tea to inspire a review. The description says "orchid" but I get a peach-y taste. My first thought was "I didn't order a blend with fruit... did I?" The suggested temperature is 212, but that makes it bitter. 180 is just right."
[ 5 mins @ 180°F ]
2 votes
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Sara S.
Nov 27th '09

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"2.25g of leaf per 6oz water. Not to sound corny but this is quite literally peachy keen! It has a wonderful peach taste w/o being over powering or artificial. A great tea for those who like sweeter teas w/o it being labeled a fruit flavored tea."
[ 5 mins @ 212°F ]
1 vote
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Patrick W.
Nov 3rd '09

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"WOW...what a flavor. I read the description and had to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. It's a light amber brew, naturally sweet, slightly astringent in a pleasant way, light on the mouth feel, but with a great unique flavor. When I smell and taste it, I think of the tropics. The flavors in the description are quite accurate. Recommended!!!"
[ 5 mins @ 200°F ]
1 vote
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Jean T.
Feb 26th '10

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"Beautiful beautiful body, flavor and aroma. This ranks almost among my favorites. Very traditional oolong. Not the best for multiple infusions, though. "
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Carla H.
Feb 24th '10

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"This is a really delicious oolong, with a subtle and unusual flavor. A pinot noir of tea!"

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