Phoenix Dancong is a special category of oolong tea produced in Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain, a coastal region of Chaozhou, Guangdong celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate, and rocky landscape. The region has been a famous tea origin for centuries and is home to diverse tea tree cultivars developed through generations of natural breeding and selection. Many are named after their "xiang" or “aroma” type. It is said these tea trees mimic the aromas of various flowers and fruits, like tuberose, gardenia, pomelo, peaches, irises, orchids, honey nectar, and almonds. Other Dancong oolongs are named from farmer’s tales or legendary history. The Ao Fu Hou mother tree is believed to be between 300–400 years old. It is a descendant of an ancient type of Dancong called “Huangzhi Zhi Xiang” 黄枝香, which is the "golden gardenia flowers fragrance" type of Dancong. Ao Fu Hou is characterized by its uniquely potent flowery fragrance, elegant tannin, and mineral taste structure that is only found in elite teas from high mountain terroir. Ao Fu Hou has a long-lasting aftertaste of fruity and floral nectar and is one of the most sought-after Dancong oolong teas in the market today. The final baking of this batch gives the tea a subtle baked berry pie and cherrywood note, adding even more depth to its profile.
