Okay. I've gone full-tilt-bozo for Dan Congs lately, especially Feng Huang Dan Cong from Teaspring. I'm wondering what everyone else likes or dislikes about the Dan Congs and from where and what flavour prominence you prefer - vendor, Taiwan, Fujian??? Peachy? Orchidy? Toasty? Shen
i only had 2 DC from ZGC and i like them very much, one is "Mi Lan Xiang" flavors ~ flowery-melon?-citrusy, very nice and crisp, this one makes me smile every time
other is "Yu Lan Xiang Cha" ~ similar, but maybe more towards lemon?
not roasted or toasted
they last for many infusions, even if not careful and over-infused i still like it with all its "astringency" dislike that the mi lan xiang costs a bit much for me
Shui Xian, hands down. I always liked it but until I tried a few unique ones I was never so hooked. Highly roasted, better still double roasted and fresh. It is a bit peachy with hints of charcoal/raisin and I absolutely love it.
Dan Cong I can take or leave. The peachy-er ones I like more the orchidy ones not so much. I don't like the green oolongs and flowery ones and I have come to totally despise Oriental beauty. Any more I rarely stray from a good Shui Xian, and I don't see that changing any time soon. I do like the Feng Huang though and if I do venture out past the Shui Xian it's to that.
- Dominic
I've had two aged Dan Congs from Imen (of Tea Obsession) that I really loved: a 1997 Honey Orchid a 1994. Both were fairly rich and floral, as well as extremely soothing. The 07 Honey Orchid is affordable and excellent.
Cheers, Dave
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