O-CN-017
Dan Cong Zhi Lan Xiang
芝兰香单丛
Strip-style fenghuang oolong, from Guangdong, China.
Oolong tea
Dan Cong Zhi Lan Xiang is strongest on floral, sweetness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: orchid, mineral, honey, apricot, sandalwood. A traditional cultivar named after the refined, delicate aroma of noble orchids and iris blossoms. Considered an intellectual's tea in Chaozhou, celebrated for restrained elegance rather than overt boldness.
Also known as Zhi Lan Xiang Dan Cong, Iris Fragrance Dan Cong and Orchid Fragrance Oolong.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Guangdong, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Zhi Lan Xiang cultivar
- Harvest
- Spring, April
- Elevation
- high
- Oxidation
- 35 to 50%
- Roast
- light
- Leaf
- twisted
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- specialist
- Ageing
- worthwhile
- Forgiving to brew
- 2 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: sun withering, then indoor withering, then zuo qing (tossing), then sha qing (kill-green), then rolling, then charcoal baking.
Caffeine
A cup of Dan Cong Zhi Lan Xiang carries a typical estimate of 45 mg of caffeine, within a range of 30 to 60 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 92 to 96 °C | 2 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 6 g | 95 to 100 °C | Rinse, then 10 s, 15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 8 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- meditation
- study_focus
- after_meal
Pairs with pastry, nuts and poultry. Milk: no. Iced: no. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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