Honey-Orchid Dancong Oolong Tea

Honey-Orchid Dancong Oolong Tea comes from Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan) in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China. It’s a top-tier member of Phoenix Dancong’s "Ten Great Honey-Floral Fragrance" varieties. Just smelling the dry tea leaves feels delightful—they carry sweet fruity notes and a light floral aroma.

This tea can be brewed with boiling water or as a cold infusion.

With boiling water:

Pour hot water, and that elegant orchid fragrance whooshes up instantly—super aromatic! By around the third infusion, a honey-like sweetness (we call it "Mi Yun") gradually emerges, mingling with the orchid aroma. Take a sip: the tea liquor feels rich yet refreshing. First, you taste the floral crispness on your palate, then the honeyed sweetness surges up like it’s dancing, and the sweet aftertaste lingers for a long time.

Cold-brewed tea offers a unique experience too:

Steep the tea leaves in cold water, pop it in the fridge for about 6 hours, or add ice cubes for a slow infusion. The resulting brew shines clear like amber, with a delicate orchid fragrance. Drinking it, the honeyed notes turn into a refreshing spring-water-like sweetness. On a summer day, one sip—ah—cools you right through, utterly refreshing!

It naturally contains tea polyphenols and caffeine and is one of the "star performers" in Chaozhou’s Gongfu tea culture. Brew a pot during leisure time to gently lift your spirits, or enjoy a cup after a greasy meal—it’s a classic choice for cutting through richness. When sipping tea, pairing it with small snacks (like mung bean cakes or shortbread cookies) is highly recommended. This not only eases any empty-stomach feeling but also lets the tea and treats complement each other, making the tea session even more enjoyable.

Friendly reminder:

Since the naturally occurring caffeine in the tea provides a gentle energy boost, if you’re caffeine-sensitive or value quality sleep, it’s best to enjoy it in the afternoon or before dinner—generally avoid drinking it too late in the day!