Produced in the famed Wudong Village of China’s Guangdong Province. This exceptional Oolong is sometimes called “Wu Ye” (dark leaf), referencing both the origin of Wudong and the dark, lusciously curled leaf style. The prices of “Dan Cong” or Phoenix Oolong have been escalating; with price increases, there is often a degradation of quality and loss of the unique honey floral notes which are signature to a fine Phoenix Oolong. We are ecstatic to showcase this great Phoenix Oolong, which not only produces ample amounts of honey, fruit and floral notes but also the more difficult to find silky richness that has been missing in Phoenix Oolongs of recent years. The elegant and gentle mouth-feel is followed by a long and insistent finish that you will not soon forget. Try infusing this tea with hot but not boiling water, let it cool a bit and then savor the bouquet of wonderful fragrances and textures not found anywhere else.

Years ago, Roy was in a business meeting in China during the summer and a colleague served him a glass of iced Pheonix Oolong tea. It has been 30 years since that occasion and he still has not forgotten the impact of that drink. We encourage you to create your own unforgettable summer ice tea moment with this great tea.

The standard rule of thumb using 3-5 grams of tea per 6-8 oz of water applies here. However, since everyone's preferences are different, adjusting steeping time, quantity of leaves used and temperature is highly recommended. We cupped this tea with 3 grams of leaves in a standard 6 oz porcelain Gaiwan, using near boiling water and an infusion time of 1-2 minutes. Drain into another cup and let it cool a bit before taking your first sip--it worked out well for us but again, take your own path and adjust...