Song Dynasty Ancestor Dancong Oolong Tea

Song Ancestor Dancong: Living Relic

When hot water caresses the dark leaves, ancient honeywood notes rise—like opening a century-old sandalwood chest. The first sip carries longan honey complexity, finishing with the patina of temple bells.

By winter hearths, its depth comforts like pressed maple leaves in antique books. At misty dawn, gentle warmth clears the mind—like monk’s broom tracing patterns on dew-damp stones.

Charcoal ritual: First infusion (12s) unveils roasted pecans braided with dried tangerine rind. Third steep (20s) flows like molasses over roasted taro—mineral notes echoing tide-carved caves. Fifth infusion (30s) lingers as narcissus tea steaming through aged zither wood—whispers of eternity.

Time-chilled: Steep leaves in glacial water 8h refrigerated, or infuse with dried longan 6h iced. Both yield amber-gold liquor—blending iced loquat paste with weathered cypress, like touching millennial tree bark.

Thoughtful Notes

Caffeine presence: Moderate lift—suits contemplative afternoons

Flavor dialogues: Pecan pie | Black sesame mochi

Heritage disclosure: This tea comes from century-old Phoenix Mountain tea trees (Camellia sinensis). "Song Dynasty" references documented cultivation history since 1270 AD, not actual age of living plants.

Natural process: Flavor complexity arises exclusively through traditional charcoal baking. No additives ever used.

Nature’s variance: Taste evolves with brewing parameters, water pH, and individual sensitivity.