Fenghuang Dancong Night Fragrance

Fenghuang Dancong Night fragrance or Ye Lai Xiang is an exclusive oolong tea from the Fenghuang Mountains in Guangdong Province. The tea has a sweet taste 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 jasmine that bloom at night. The tea is grown at high altitude in a subtropical climate, which provides a misty and humid environment that contributes to the rich flavors. The harvest 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 flavor. 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 few brews. The tea can be brewed several times, and each brewing brings new nuances of flavor. The tea farm practices sustainable agriculture and uses neither pesticides nor artificial fertilizers.

Dosage / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

Temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

F Enghuang Dancong Night Fragrance is well suited to multiple infusions. The second infusion should ideally be kept brief, as the leaves have already begun to unfurl and release their aromas.

Flavour profile for Fenghuang Dancong Night Fragrance

This flavour wheel shows the dominant flavour notes and characteristics of the tea: Astringency +, Smoothness +, Floral ++, Citrus +, Fruity ++, Mineral +, Toasty, Sweetness +.

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.