Fenghuang Dancong Night Fragrance

Fenghuang Dancong Night fragrance or Ye Lai Xiang is an exclusive oolong tea from the Fenghuang mountains in Guangdong province. It has a sweet flavour with hints of peach and a light floral aroma. The name means 'scent of the night' and reflects the tea's aroma, which is reminiscent of Chinese violet and jsamin that bloom at night. The tea is grown at high altitude in a subtropical climate, providing a misty and humid environment that contributes to the rich flavours. Harvesting takes place mainly in spring when the leaves are at their most aromatic. Only the finest leaves are selected and processed with care to preserve the aroma and flavour. It is a tea with a balanced and smooth profile and a long, refreshing aftertaste. We recommend brewing the tea with a gaiwan or Yixing teapot. The water should be around 90°C, and the brewing time short, around 20-30 seconds for the first brews. The tea can be brewed several times, and each brewing brings new nuances of flavour. Tegården practises sustainable agriculture and uses neither pesticides nor artificial fertilisers.

Infusion

Quantity / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

F enghuang Dancong Night Fragrance is well suited for multiple infusions. The second infusion is best kept short, as the leaves have already started to open and release their flavours. Subsequent infusions, on the other hand, should be left to rest a little longer to allow the flavours to deepen and the nuances to emerge. For many teas, two or three infusions with the above parameters are enough, but some keep on giving, cup after cup.

THE GONGFU METHOD

Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan 5-7 grams

Water temperature 90-95 °C

First rinse 5-10 sec (pouring away)

Infusion 1 10-15 sec

Infusion 2 5-10 sec

Infusion 3 10-15 sec

Infusion 4 15-20 sec

Infusion 5 20-30 sec

Infusion 6+ +10 sec per extra infusion

The Gongfu method allows many short infusions. Increase the time gradually over time. Oolong teas and pu erh are particularly suitable.