{"title":"Wudong Dancong Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/dji_fly_20240426_115316_570_1714103635030_photo_optimized.jpg?v=1732792681\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wudong mountain is the original core region for Dancong Oolong.  Here you will find the oldest mother bushes, ancestors of all dancong oolong cultivars.  Claiming the highest peak of the phoenix mountain range just North East of the city of Chaozhou, the Wudong Mountain has a mineral-rich volcanic soil that gives its teas something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our Wudong Dancong Oolong teas come from Wen Zitong's ancestral tea garden in the village of Wudong.  Wen Zitong is a young and prodigious tea maker.  Asked to teach at the Chaozhou Tea University, and youngest winner of many tea making competitions, his teas are truly in a league of their own, and we are thrilled to have a full lineup of all the offerings we can afford to stock year in and year out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/4cff352b0b5fe352be294914e0b4ce2f.jpg?v=1732793288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full story about Wen Zitong on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/wudong-mountain-dancong-oolong\"\u003ehis blog page here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-east-is-red","title":"The East is Red Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe East is Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDongfang Hong Dancong Oolong \u003c\/em\u003e（东方红单丛乌龙)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003eClassic Dancong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sage, Butter, Honey, Rock Salt, Pine Sap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe East is Red is an interesting Dancong Oolong varietal.  Originally cultivated during the Maoist Era, the name itself comes from a famous revolutionary song.  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile this tea is often grown and sold as a gift tea, the quality of this less-common varietal is always stunning for us.  On Wudong Mountain, this cultivar is one of young maker Wen Zitong's favorites, when visiting neighbors in the village, he would always request to try their East is Red, this tea has a lot of local fame and appreciation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the most often requested dancong oolongs is this East is Red, or Dong Fang Hong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTypically represented as a more traditionally roasted dancong, there are many good examples of this cultivar on the market, so there is little surprise that it has such a cult following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe leaves in the warmed gaiwan reveal a slight note of sage, fresh spices beneath the buttery toasted notes of the roast.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs this cultivar does well when roasted in the traditional fashion, it has a lot more flame than some of the other dancong oolong teas this season.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe resultant tea likely needs to rest a few more months before reaching optimal drinking status, but it is currently a mix of rich vegetation of the old bush leaves and a thick coating of buttery roast on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen infused with water, the leaves show their old bush pedigree, we get notes of cedar, sage, and even something spicy like ginger in the fragrance of the wet leaves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew itself starts off a little reddish, but quickly brews into a rich gold hue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the tongue, this cultivar is always mineral sweet, with rock sugar notes and a slight saline property that keeps us salivating between sips.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor teas like this, we enjoy drinking the rinse, or even pouring it into a separate cup to drink cold at the end of the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe flavors in the tea soup are very pronounced, beyond the mineral body, we get notes of rose hips, that ginger spice, and even some gardenia on the tongue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe old-bush nature of this tea is clearly expressed in the tea soup, as it is both mellow and sweet without showing too many touch edges or unchecked bitterness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a tea that transfers a majority of the fragrances and flavors directly into the tea soup, which is rich and engaging all the way through the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe East is Red is a very popular revolutionary song from Maoist China, and this tea is an homage to that tune and its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Maoist Era, all the villages in the present day Phoenix Township of Eastern Guangdong were organized into a single massive commune － for two decades this commune  produced virtually all of China's  Dancong Tea. Although the commune has been defunct now for almost forty years and many of the innovations of that time (including dual-hand picking) have largely disappeared, one tea variety has stood the test of time: \"Dongfanghong\" AKA the East is Red.  This tea was first developed and produced commercially during the height of the Cultural Revolution and has remained in production ever since, though grown now on a relatively small scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan 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butter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is one of our favorite dancong cultivars and Wen Zitong has an incredible ability to make this cultivar shine.  This is our most looked-forward to dancong of the year every year, and we are so happy with what Wen Zitong has crafted. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe dry leaves have a sweet creamy fragrance that comes from the controlled roasting, however, it doesn’t completely overwhelm the spring flower fragrance of the leaves themselves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused, the roast quickly gives way to the sweetgrass body of the tea itself.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe first few infusion have faint notes of jam, but the tea soup is overwhelmingly creamy on the tongue with a pleasant mouthfeel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew is a pale gold, suggesting a lighter roasting than some of the other offerings from Wudong this year.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter a few infusions, the natural floral fragrances and vegetative body of the tea comes to the forefront to dominate the session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe pleasant thickness of the tea remains throughout the session coating the mouth and throat with a mineral sweetness that lasts long after the final infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis tea is a blend of a few old Baxian trees that belong to Wen Zitong's family up above the Wudong village, on the slopes of the Wudong mountain itself.  These teas from the Wudong core region leave a lingering tingling sweetness on our tongue that is surprisingly consistent, apparent, and exclusive to the Wudong dancongs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":44130335686890,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":44130335719658,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44130335752426,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/Untitled_Artwork_9a0ee248-32af-4254-a359-316411c515e6.jpg?v=1692098084"},{"product_id":"wudong-dancong-reserve","title":"Wudong Mountain Reserve (Dancong Sampler)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our favorite tea samplers each year: pure-origin, core-region Wudong Mountain Dancong Oolong.  Ever since we first met Wen Zitong a few years back, we have been eager to share his Wudong Dancong teas and are continually delighted to be able to drink and offer these mineral sweet old-tree teas.  Wudong (meaning Dark Soil) is a mountain in the Phoenix range outside of Chaozhou with distinctive volcanic soil and a lot of rocky boulders dotting the landscape.  This mountain is home of the first dancong oolong bushes, and its cliffs have seen almost a thousand years of tea-making traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young maker Wen Zitong has a gift for tea processing, and all of these teas are carefully crafted by his skillful hands.  We visit each spring with him on his mountain home in the Wudong village and always sample a lot of Wudong dancong, as a result, we can whole-heartedly say that the teas Wen Zitong makes are truly a cut above the rest; thus, we have decided to source from him for this year's Wudong Dancongs (and are excited to continue supporting his work by buying his teas in the many years to come).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes a total of 36 grams of tea, meaning 6 grams for each of these 6 different Dancong Oolong cultivars, all properly charcoal roasted and individually packed in heat-sealed satchels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/the-east-is-red\"\u003eThe East is Red\u003c\/a\u003e (Sage, Pine Sap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/nectarine-fragrance-dancong\"\u003eNectarine Fragrance\u003c\/a\u003e (Peach, Honey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/rose-style-dancong\"\u003eRose Style\u003c\/a\u003e (Rose, Jasmine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/gardenia-fragrance-dancong\"\u003eGardenia Fragrance\u003c\/a\u003e (Pastry, Gardenia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/ginger-flower-fragrance-dancong-1\"\u003eGinger Flower Fragrance\u003c\/a\u003e (Ginger, Rock Sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/baxian-dancong\"\u003eEight Immortals\u003c\/a\u003e (Cream, Violets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those that want to touch the sky when it comes to Dancong, check out Wen Zitong's Mother Bush Experience, which includes tea from his oldest single-harvest mother bush cultivars of the Eight Immortals and the Bamboo Leaf Fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wanting to try a wider breadth of some less common Dancong Oolong cultivars, we recommend trying the Phoenix Dancong Sampler, as it contains a total of 6 different Dancongs from villages near Wudong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to share this tea tasting opportunity, as it is one of the few ways to really understand the complexity within a microcosm of tea like Dancong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146895749354,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/NewDancongTemplate_3932c38f-bcaf-4e43-89fa-4504042bf86b.png?v=1693395665"},{"product_id":"mother-bush-experience-wudong-dancong","title":"Mother Bush Experience: Wudong Dancong","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt has become a tradition when buying from Wen Zitong up on Wudong Mountain, to try and source some of the absolutely highest quality teas he has on offer.  These are all single-tree productions from the oldest bushs in his garden.  These are the oldest living ancestors of the modern tea cultivars they represent, and we are honored to carry what is so rarely available on the market for anyone to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are single tree productions from Wen Zitong's Wudong Village garden.  These teas are from two of Wen Zitong's mother bushes, the origin points of these two dancong cultivars in his garden.  It was from these ancient trees that all his laocong (old bush) tea trees were cloned and grown.  These teas are so difficult to buy, the only way we could access them was by being on the mountain when they were picked, having a close connection with the maker, and buying them in their maocha form (later paying Wen Zitong to sort and roast them for us).  We visit Wen Zitong every spring and put in our mother-bush orders in person, spending days at a time up on the mountaintop to watch their picking and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely, if ever, have we had the opportunity to sample such exquisite teas, and these are clear examples of dancong oolongs unlike any other.  While to the untrained palate there might not be a wealth of overpowering fragrances and flavors, we have found that these teas contain in their tea soup that sweet minerality only found in old trees, the brews are literally mouth-watering and keep us reaching for more infusions, additionally, for us, the chaqi or tea energy of these two mother bush producitons are unparalleled in our dancong experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes just 12 grams of the finest dancong oolong teas we have sourced this year, split into two 6 grams bags of 2 different Dancong Oolong cultivars, all properly charcoal roasted and individually packed in heat-sealed satchels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the set:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/mother-bush-apricot-fragrance-dancong\"\u003eApricot Fragrance Mother Bush\u003c\/a\u003e (Agarwood, Pine Sap) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/mother-bush-osmanthus-fragrance-dancong\"\u003eOsmanthus Fragrance\u003c\/a\u003e (Osmanthus, Cream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in a wider range of Wen Zitong's Wudong Mountain old bush dancong oolongs, we suggest checking out the \u003ca 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April, and thus it has been a long wait to finally receive these finished and fully processed leaves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dry leaves in the cup exude an almost glazed sugar sweetness, reminding us of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and vanilla icing.  This is backed up by the floral fragrances of jasmine and lilies.  The floral fragrance intensifies as soon as the leaves are hit with boiling water though the sweetness hinted at earlier on is transferred clearly into the cup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is one of the sweetest, most gently floral dancong oolongs we had the pleasure of tasting this year.  A light roast and pale gold brew let the high notes of this tea shine like diamonds in the light. The brew not only has an oily thickness of body that coats the mouth, but this tea also sits pleasantly in the stomach.  We find this tea is one of the exceptional few whose fragrance is clearly transferred into the cup.  We smell the fragrances of this tea as much with our tongue as with our nose.  When pushed with boiling water, this tea can get pleasantly bitter, reminding us of the hoppy IPA flavors some of our most favorite dancong oolongs have. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs the sessions progress, the leaves begin to exude complex fragrances of fruit and flowers that leave our senses reeling for proper descriptions.  Drinking this tea in quick succession doesn't give a deep huigan, but what it does do is leave the tongue tingling and pure water tastes sweet for a long time after.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light - Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eButtered Toast, Pinion, Rock Salt,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePine Sap, Cardamom \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe orchid fragrance, or Zhilan Xiang, is one of our favorite dancong oolong cultivars.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt can serve as a sort of touchstone between makers, as almost everyone will make this more floral, often bouquet style dancong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLast year, this cultivar outperformed any other dancong in our opinion, this year however, its too soon to call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular tea got a deep roast a few days before being sent to us, and as a result, the flavors were muted and the roast a little on the nose.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile this is very common for dancong oolongs, it does make honest tasting notes difficult. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf this tea is anything like last year’s, then we expect something fruity like peaches mixed with wild orchids and a mineral kick.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAt the moment, the dry tea in the warmed gaiwan exude a sweet caramel fragrance with a dollop of butter or honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen brewed, the tea begins to show its vegetal side in a plate of sweet woods like pinion, mesquite, and cedar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew itself is mineral-sweet, and despite having received such a hefty roast recently, it would still fall on the lighter side of dancong roasting processes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe will come back to this tea in a few months to assess how the roast has settled and give it the final tasting notes, but from what we know of this cultivar, and the maker behind it, it should be an outstanding tea in the year to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet Cream, Sourdough Toast, Pomello, Tulip, Cinnamon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Tulip fragrance is a new cultivar to us.  We have never carried it before, so thought we would try it out this year.  After consulting our Big Book of Dancong Oolong, we found that it is a member of the Rougui Xiang (or cinnamon fragrance) family.  This fits right in with the aromas we get from the dry leaves in the bag, but there is certainly something more floral than purely cinnamon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea was produced in the Qingxiang or light roast style, thus we get more cream, butter, and flower fragrances when the leaves are placed in the warm gaiwan, instead of the heavier cinnamon and caramel we often get on the Nongxiang, or heavy roasted teas.  Once hit with boiling water, the leaves begin to exude their spicy nature, we get more fresh cinnamon and sage.  While some dancong oolongs become much more vegetal or sweet when they begin to be infused, this exudes a whole cabinet of cooking spices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brew is a pale gold like many other qingxiang style dancong oolongs.  There is a decent amount of sweetness in the brew itself that we didn't notice in the aroma, making this tea a pleasant refreshing brew.  This tea isn't as thick or heavy on the tongue as many other dancong oolongs, making it a great choice for those that really prefer the lighter side of dancong.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":44764937552106,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":44764937584874,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44764937617642,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/CoverFinished.png?v=1725595355"},{"product_id":"bamboo-leaf-fragrance-dancong","title":"Bamboo Leaf Fragrance Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo Leaf Fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuye Xiang Dancong Oolong (竹叶香单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:  \u003c\/strong\u003eQingxiang (Light Roast)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eButtered Toast, Raspberry Jam, Wild Orchid, Honeysuckle, Rock Sugar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Bamboo Leaf Fragrance, also sometimes referred to as the Orchid King, is a new cultivar to the website.  While we have had this cultivar dozens of times over the past 8 years of sourcing Dancong, we have rarely found one that truly stands out.  As typical for Wen Zitong, his touch makes this cultivar come to life, and we finally see what we believe to be the true nature of the Bamboo Leaf Fragrance in this tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe dry leaves in a warmed gaiwan exude a lovely mix of buttered toast and raspberry compote.  Once hit with warm water, a floral forward fragrance emerges redolent of wild orchid and honeysuckle.  The brew is a light gold, reflecting the lighter processing of this tea, in comparison to the heavier roasts of the Eight Immortals or the Apricot Kernal Fragrance.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brew is soft and sweet, a challenge to those who consider most dancong oolongs to be strong and bitter.  The tea sits soft on the tongue, but has an oily texture that lingers after the tea has been drunk.  While there are some fruity notes in the fragrance of this tea, both on the leaves and in the cup, the dominant flavor of sweetness presented is that of a more pure saccharine, similar to crystalized rock sugar.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen drunk in quick succession, this tea leaves the tongue tingling, evincing the older age of Wen Zitong's tea trees.  We find this tea just as wonderful as Wen's Orchid Fragrance, however perhaps it is even sweeter and more delicate.  If you're interested in the Bamboo Leaf Fragrance, be sure to check out the very limited stock of leaves we acquired from Wen Zitong's Bamboo Leaf Fragrance Mother Bush.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nongxiang (Classic Heavy)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melted Butter, Caramel, Fresh Ground Coffee, \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis tea is extremely limited in stock, we were only able to acquire 500 grams, and since we would prefer to sell these primarily in the sample boxes, there are only 20 of the 12 gram pouches available on this listing.  Read more about why this tea is so difficult to source and why it is so expensive in the text below the tasting notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe smell off the dry leaves in a warmed gaiwan are divine.  Like melted butter in fresh ground coffee, with a huge amount of caramel sitting in the background.  All these fragrances get swept aside with the hot water, only to resurface later as the tea cools.  There is a strong vegetal fragrance of pine sap and sweet majoram on the wet leaves themsleves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe rinse is a sweet-tongue tingling sensation (yes, we always drink the rinse of these mother bush teas), we also enjoy setting aside a cup from the first infusion to drink at the end of the session to remind us where we started.  The texture of this tea is incredibly soft, gentle on the mouth despite the recent heavy roast.  This is something that should only intensify as this tea settles and ages.  As mentioned earlier, this tea has that characteristic old-bush or lao-cong flavor, meaning it creates an interesting tingle on our tongue and is deeply mineral.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emother bush teas\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only thought strong connections and deep relationships with the growers as well as makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong agreed to reserve a pound of this tea for us from the very limited amount of leaves picked this spring (each year there are only a few kilograms of final tea from this tree).  This is Danzhu, Single Tree, Mother Bush, true Dan Cong, aka Single Bush.  Teas like this are a rare treat and indeed the nuances tend to be subtle and profound for those learned in the leaf.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile these teas usually don't have the rollercoaster of flavors and aromas, their true magic comes in their incredible vitality, the sweetness in the later infusions, and of course the Cha Qi.  Wen Zitong knew how much we loved his Ba Xian last year, so this year he saved just 500 grams of this Mother-Bush production for us to try and offer here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Roast)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh Baked Bread, Butter, Gardenia, Bamboo, Orchid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis tea is extremely limited in quantity, we were only able to acquire 500 grams, and since we would prefer to sell these primarily in the sample boxes, there are only 20 of the 12 gram pouches available on this listing.  Read more about why this tea is so difficult to source and why it is so expensive below the tasting notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe smell of the dry leaves in a warmed gaiwan is that of baking bread, melted butter, and something fruity besides.  This is precisely the fragrance we have come to expect from Wen Zitong's Bamboo Leaf Fragrance Dancong.   For the Mother Bush version of this tea however, as soon as the leaves are exposed to hot water, we get a crisp clean vegetal note, precisely as the name implies, redolent of green bamboo in spring, like hiking through a bamboo blanketed mountain peppered here and there with the floral notes of gardenia and wild orchid.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brew is a clean gentle gold, and significantly sweeter than its old bush counterpart.  Being a single tree, mother tree production, what we are seeking in this tea is the mineral mouthfeel, the tingling sensation on our tongues, and the rich warm energy that these ancient trees provide.  Drinking the rinse, this tea already delivers on all these aspects, but from experience, we know we will need to push this tea well past a dozen steeps to truly understand just why Mushu is different from Lao Cong.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs the session progresses, this tea does the remarkable thing where almost all its fragrances end up in the brews themselves.  Very quickly, the wet leaves in the gaiwan cease being greatly interesting to our olfactory senses, and this tea becomes a symphony for the tongue and body.  The brews themselves are light and incredibly sweet, causing us to salivate between infusions as the flavors linger and sensations take hold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe mother bush teas from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only though strong connections as well as deep relationships with the growers and makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong agreed to reserve a pound of this tea for us from the very limited amount of leaves picked this spring (each year there are only a few kilograms of final tea from this tree).  This is Danzhu, Single Tree, Mother Bush, true Dan Cong, aka Single Bush.  Teas like this are a rare treat and indeed the nuances tend to be subtle and profound for those learned in the leaf.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile these teas usually don't have the rollercoaster of flavors and aromas, their true magic comes in their incredible vitality, the sweetness in the later infusions, and of course the Cha Qi.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info 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China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesquite, Toast, Berry Skin, Jolly-Rancher, Tobacco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Da Wu Ye dancong oolong cultivar was a cultivar we were introduced to on our first visit to the Phoenix Village outside of Chaozhou in Autumn of 2017.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe met a farmer named Lin who was making a huge amount of this cultivar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe told us that this cultivar was one of the three most common dancongs in production, along with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/duck-butter-yashixiang-dancong\"\u003eYashi \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eXiang\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eMilan Xiang\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe’ve considered translating this tea as Raven Leaf Oolong, as Dawu Ye sounds a lot like Dawu Ya which means raven in Chinese, but we’ve decided to keep it up for interpretation naming it after everything that flies about in the mountain night.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile this tea is very rarely pressed into tea cakes, we think that this is an ideal way to store and preserve the tea for aging experiments.  If you're interested in a set of all our dancong tea cakes, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20autumn-moon-dancong-cake-collection\"\u003ediscounted bundle\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Dawu Ye cultivar was one of the first cultivars we considered aging for a year before we sell it, as there is an incredible transformation that comes to these leaves in the course of time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe roast melts into the leaves creating an almost blackberry jam flavor with a sweetness unparalleled in the world of dancong oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTasting this tea after pressing, we are getting the same tell-tale signs on this forthcoming transformation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a cake we would suggest trying now, but stashing away for some aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dry leaves in the warmed gaiwan give off ground corn and resinous wood fragrances, while this turns into something very fruity and almost jolly-rancher sweet once infused with hot water.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew itself is a rich amber with plenty of weight on the tongue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCompared to the Milan Xiang, this tea has a deeper roast, which is why we can't wait to see its transformations with time, at the moment, the leaves have a toasty aroma to them, making it a nice winter companion.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea itself has a nice dark sweetness to it, like honey on toast, with a berry-skin flavor that hides in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheck out more teas from Wen Zitong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/wudong-dancong-oolong\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"Full Cake (100g)","offer_id":44877724254442,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/frontwrapped.png?v=1748527908"},{"product_id":"spring-breeze-dancong-cake-collection","title":"Spring Breeze | Dancong Cake Collection","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn this collection, we have included one cake of each newly re-pressed Spring Dancong Maocha \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/blogs\/one-river-tea\/wudong-mountain-dancong-oolong\"\u003eWen Zitong\u003c\/a\u003e produced just a month ago in his village home up on the Wudong Mountain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePressing dancong oolong tea into a portable, storable tea cake has been a long-term dream for us.  We always enjoy finding dancong oolong teas we have unintentionally aged a year or two due to our poor cataloging and general disorganization.  After a year of storage, something interesting happens to dancong oolong, the roast and bitter edges of the tea soften into sweetness, sometimes a dancong oolong with a year of age on it tastes nothing like its fresh counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe pressed a small batch of these cakes, in autumn, and to our surprise, the cakes all sold out in less than 48 hours!  We are so excited to offer an even higher quality tea experience using the highly sought spring material from Wudong Mountain.  In Chaozhou, the spring harvests are always more expensive than any other harvest because the flavors and mouthfeel are just superior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe beautiful artwork on the wrappers for these three cakes was done by SeriouslyFrances in America's PNW.  Unlike the autumn release, we have re-printed and re-pressed these tea cakes in Lincang using a higher-grade paper, printer, and more professional pressing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bundle includes three cakes made from the most commonly produced Dancong Oolong cultivars in the Phoenix Mountains: Milan Xiang, Yashi Xiang, and Dawu Ye.  The spring maocha used in these tea cakes is a friendly introduction of dancong oolong to new drinkers who want an affordable first sip of the Dancong universe, and also make good fodder for veterans who want to store, save, and experiment with aging oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bundle includes one 100 gram cake of the following teas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eBee Balm\u003c\/a\u003e | Milan Xiang Maocha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA large of leaf, thick of stem dancong oolong that is fragrant, spicy and full of floral and sugary flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/duck-butter-yashixiang-dancong\"\u003eDuck Butter\u003c\/a\u003e | Yashi Xiang\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA lightly roasted dancong oolong that is full of vegetation, sweet cut grass, spring violets, and of course butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/dark-night-dawuye-dancong\"\u003eDark Night\u003c\/a\u003e | Dawu Ye\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe most roasted of the three dancong oolong tea cakes, with berry skin notes, tannins, and a lot of toast to keep this tea interesting for years to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out more teas from Wen Zitong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/wudong-dancong-oolong\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"Cake Bundle","offer_id":44877725860074,"sku":"","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/DSCF0035.jpg?v=1747309289"},{"product_id":"bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong-coins","title":"Bee Balm | Milanxiang Dancong Coins","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee Balm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milanxiang Dancong Oolong Maocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Guangdong, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrchid, Peach, Honey, Butter, Sweet Corn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the Phoenix mountains, no cultivar is more popular than Milan Xiang, or as we call it, Honey Orchid.  As one of the earliest teas to produce buds in the Spring, this cultivar is first on the market and has a flavor profile that has become synonymous with dancong oolong.  This particular autumn harvest from Wen Zitong is on the lighter side of roasting and has a lot of floral and stone fruit notes. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen the dry leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, they exude a complex fragrance of kitchen spices and syrup-soaked tobacco.  This changes into something much more fruity and sweet with little vegetal notes about it as soon as it is brewed with hot water.  The fragrance of these leaves is intoxicating, and we can't stop smelling them between every infusion, as they change in exciting ways throughout the session.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brew itself is a rich gold with a lot of body, there is an oily mouthfeel that makes this tea feel very thick on the tongue, coating all corners of the mouth with a welcoming rich taste that is sweet like honey and spicy like cinnamon.  While we get notes of orchid flowers, stone fruit sweetness, and even something redolent of freshly made corn tortillas on the wet leaves, the empty cup retains a rich melted butter and honey aroma.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheck out more teas from Wen Zitong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/wudong-dancong-oolong\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"1 Coin (6g)","offer_id":45067787043050,"sku":"","price":1.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Coins (~18g)","offer_id":45067787075818,"sku":"","price":3.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/coinswrapped.png?v=1748526202"},{"product_id":"dark-night-dawuye-dancong-copy","title":"Dark Night | Dawuye Dancong Coins","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Dark Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dawuye Dancong Oolong Maocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Guangdong, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesquite, Toast, Berry Skin, Jolly-Rancher, Tobacco\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Da Wu Ye dancong oolong cultivar was a cultivar we were introduced to on our first visit to the Phoenix Village outside of Chaozhou in Autumn of 2017.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe met a farmer named Lin who was making a huge amount of this cultivar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHe told us that this cultivar was one of the three most common dancongs in production, along with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/duck-butter-yashixiang-dancong\"\u003eYashi \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eXiang\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eMilan Xiang\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe’ve considered translating this tea as Raven Leaf Oolong, as Dawu Ye sounds a lot like Dawu Ya which means raven in Chinese, but we’ve decided to keep it up for interpretation naming it after everything that flies about in the mountain night.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Dawu Ye cultivar was one of the first cultivars we considered aging for a year before we sell it, as there is an incredible transformation that comes to these leaves in the course of time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe roast melts into the leaves creating an almost blackberry jam flavor with a sweetness unparalleled in the world of dancong oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTasting this tea after pressing, we are getting the same tell-tale signs on this forthcoming transformation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a cake we would suggest trying now, but stashing away for some aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dry leaves in the warmed gaiwan give off ground corn and resinous wood fragrances, while this turns into something very fruity and almost jolly-rancher sweet once infused with hot water.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew itself is a rich amber with plenty of weight on the tongue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCompared to the Milan Xiang, this tea has a deeper roast, which is why we can't wait to 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Duck Shit Fragrance is probably the most popular dancong oolong tea on the market in China.  While it owes a lot of credit to its interesting name, it's a reliably savory and creamy dancong oolong that showcases the more vegetal side of dancong oolong, making it more appealing to those in nearby Xiamen who guzzle down gallons of Anxi Tieguanyin daily.  Before you ask, no, it does not smell or taste like Duck Shit, that name is more of an inside joke amongst farmers on the mountaintop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen the dry leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we are met with the toasted buttery aroma of baking croissants mixed with some floral aromatics we usually pick up in the Milan Xiang.  Once infused, these leaves take on a more vegetal note of fresh cut grasses and spring violets.  The brew is a pale gold, and the taste is sweet and refreshing.  Although it is more roasted than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/products\/bee-balm-milanxiang-dancong\"\u003eMilan Xiang Maocha\u003c\/a\u003e in the Bee Balm cake, the nature of these leaves are intrinsically lighter than that of Milan Xiang.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs we found with most Yashi Xiang dancong oolongs, there is a creamy texture to the brews, one that coats the tongue and the mouth with its oily nature.  We so often think of Duck Shit Fragrance as being buttery, that we decided to name this tea Duck Butter.  There is a slight astringency at the start of the session that quickly fades into sweetness as the brews continue, creating a pleasant huigan that peaks around the third infusion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheck out more teas from Wen Zitong \u003ca 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(黄枝香单丛乌龙) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, \u003cem\u003eChaozhou\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eGardenia, Butter, Angel Food Cake, Berry Compote, Cream\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen the leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we are greeted with the sweet scent of sugar and toast, reminding us of slightly of walking into a pastery shop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is something slightly creamy about the aroma with a touch of cinnamon and the namesake gardenia flower fragrance hiding in the background.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused with water, this buttered toast fragrance gives way to something much fruitier like a berry compote with vegetal edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brew is surprisingly sweet on the tongue, causing us to salivate quickly while providing an oily full-mouth sensation that sticks around between infusions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe bright and clear flavors of this tea speak to the ideal spring picking season during which these leaves grew.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRare in recent years are the perfect combination of cool nights, bright sun, and occasional rain that creates such outstanding teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAround the third infusion, the deep minerality of this tea gives way to a bouquet of gardenias and other sweet floral notes most evinced by the aroma left behind in the empty cup.  If left to cool slightly, this tea becomes incredibly oily, coating the tongue and the mouth quite nicely.  The cool brewed leaves also begin to exude a perfume-like fragrance of sugar and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 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Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brother's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiong Di Dancong Oolong (兄弟单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light - Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/strong\u003eCinnamon, Wild Orchid, Rock Salt, Pine, Spring Water\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrother’s dancong is one of our favorite names for dancong oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis cultivar, in Chinese named Xiongdi, is a reference to the two original mother trees grown in such close proximity to each other and so similar in flavor and expression, that clones from both these trees were chosen to populate the mountain with this cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWen Zitong has an impressive amount of second and third generation Xiong Di bushes on his patch of the mountain, with very few younger trees.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs a result, the brothers cultivar offered by Wen Zitong is more of a mixed old tree selection, consisting of only a handful of mature trees.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe haven’t carried this cultivar before from Wen Zitong because the yield every year is very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dry leaves in a warmed vessel give off a sweet and spicy toasted note reminiscent of cinnamon and even reminding us of Wuyi Shan’s Rougui Yancha (rougui means cinnamon in Chinese after all).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the warmed leaves we also get a rich buttery aroma hinting at future sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is also a deep minerality already noticeable on the nose of this tea.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOnce infused with hot water, the leaves show their green side, the lighter to medium roast this tea really complements 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Dancong Oolong (凹富后单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light - Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/strong\u003eCream, Oats, Berry Skin, Lillies, Rock Sugar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAufuhou, or Hidden Cave, has been a long-standing touchstone cultivar on our dancong tea journey.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a very common cultivar that sits just under the radar of many people who are new to Dancong oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe dancong types people see everywhere are the Milanxaing, the Yashixiang, the Baxian, and the Dawu Yu.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike these more iconic cultivars, Aufuhou is a extremely versatile that differs from producer to producer and allows makers to showcase their production style, sometimes lightly roasted, sometimes very toasty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea from Wen Zitong is incredibly light and sweet in its maocha form before it is transformed over a summer of roasting.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWen also roasts his Aufuhou rather meticulously yielding a very traditional bodied dancong that still has its sweet green side.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis tea was one of the last teas to be ready because Wen kept wanting to touch up the roast and slowly drive out any remaining moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen the dry leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we get the roasted fragrances of buttered toast, honey, and something cereal, like oatmeal on the nose.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused with boiling water, the roast fades away into a sweet jammy and vegetal fragrance. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe sweetness of this tea really begins to shine after a few infusions, and once the roast settles and melds into the tea, this sweetness will certainly begin to shine from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile this tea has been roasted three or more times, the vegetal nature of the leaves has been expertly preserved.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese more floral and grassy flavors are perfectly paired with the roast’s mineral nature to create a sweet and refreshing tea that has some impressive brewing endurance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe found ourselves brewing this tea longer than any of the other offerings from Wen Zitong this year (excluding the mother bush teas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, 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Bush Brother's Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eXiongdi Mushu Dancong Oolong (兄弟母树单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Loam, Cinnamon, Orchid, Rose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTrue to it’s name, the Brother’s mother bush, in Chinese called Xiongdi, is not a single tree, but a pair.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese two trees grow a little lower on the mountain slope down from Wen Zitong’s old home, and they have an expansive view of the greater Phoenix Mountains.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe saw several pickers climb this tree while picking.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUsually dancong oolong bushes, even the mother bushes are picked with ladders because their branches are not strong enough to be climbed, but these bushes are an exception. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe same couple with a teahouse in Guangzhou tend to buy the entire lot of the brothers’s mother bush, but this year, similar to Da Huang, the Huangzhi Xiang Mother Bush, they agreed to let us buy a small amount from Wen Zitong (just 500 grams).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile we were most excited about the Gardenia Fragrance mother bush, it was this tea that Wen Zitong called to tell me about, it is the tea he is most proud of in 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sorting for this tea was done by hand, and as a result it contains a higher amount of sender stems than a machine sorted tea.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese stems give the tea much more sweetness and is something lost in the machine sorted teas.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen the leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we get a sweet spicy fragrances, similar to cinnamon and baking breakfast rolls.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the nose, the dry leaves are not as berry sweet as those of the Huangzhi Xiang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen infused with hot water, a spring storm of vegetation is released in the palate, we smell sage, loam, orchid, and rose.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea soup of this tea absolutely soars.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile we thought the leaves were fragrant, so much of the flavor gets transported into the brew that it practically sings. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is impossibly light on the tongue reaching so high up into the soft palate that we can imagine the fragrance coming out of our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea has a slightly heavier roast than the Huangzhi Xiang, making it a more iconic ‘classic dancong’ oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Brother’s Mother Bush deserves time and attention, and if at all possible, some slow boiled water over a charcoal or open flame stove.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe mouthfeel is perfectly balanced, and the sweetness is mineral-backed and long lasting, dominating the later half of the tea session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDespite the several roasts this tea has received over the summer months, it hasn’t forgotten its tea leaf origins, and the flavor of the leaves themselves persist throughout the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe mother bush teas from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only though strong connections as well as deep relationships with the growers and makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong agreed to reserve a pound of this tea for us from the very limited amount of leaves picked this spring (each year there are only a few kilograms of final tea from this tree).  This is Danzhu, Single Tree, Mother Bush, true Dan Cong, aka Single Bush.  Teas like this are a rare treat and indeed the nuances tend to be subtle and profound for those learned in the leaf.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile these teas usually don't have the rollercoaster of flavors and aromas, their true magic comes in their incredible vitality, the sweetness in the later infusions, and of course the Cha Qi.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"12g","offer_id":45665928610026,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/BrothersCover.png?v=1761184428"},{"product_id":"mother-bush-gardenia-fragrance-dancong","title":"Mother Bush Gardenia Fragrance Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother Bush Gardenia Fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eHuangzhixiang Mushu Dancong Oolong (黄枝香母树单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight-Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e Berry Compote, Pine Sap, Gardenia, Cedar, Rock Salt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe very first time we met Wen Zitong, on a rainy spring back in 2022, we trekked through the slippery stones and muddy paths of Wudong Mountain to visit his biggest and oldest tea tree.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHis king of the mountain, Da Huang, or Big Yellow, his Mother Bush of Huangzhi Xiang (gardenia fragrance dancong).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCovered in moss and taking up all the space it needs, its branches twist and weave together to create its own canopy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter seeing so many Lao Cong, and old tea bushes, which are impressive, over two meters tall, but relatively spindly, we were unprepared for the immensity of Da Huang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have been asking to buy some of this tea trees leaves for the past few years, but there has always been one old customer who buys the entire lot.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis year, we were fortunate enough to have Wen Zitong negotiate a little bit for us (just 500 grams).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThus, this year we are finally able to offer leaves from our heart’s desire, the Mother Bush of Gardenia Fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen the small and delicate leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we are met with a very jammy fragrance, like adding sugar to stewed berries while making compote, there is also the sweetest hint of buttered toast we get from the most recent roast.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese berry notes intensify when hit with hot water, though also giving an edge of berry skin and something more woodsy on the wet leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven on the rinse (yes, we drink the rinse on these mother bush offerings), the mouthfeel is silky smooth and pleasantly thick.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe begin to get more warming notes from the tea brew itself, pine sap and cedar wood, with a mineral undercurrent so deep it’s hard to the bottom of the slightly saline sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew itself is a pristine pale gold revealing the precise processing and delicate roasting that created this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea is an affirmation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAn absolution for all the bad tea loosed into the world that we have encountered, drunk, and discarded in our endless search.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen we drink this tea, we remember why we do everything we do, why we keep searching, seeking, and sifting through the world of tea.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSimply because a tea like this exists, all our efforts are justified. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the session progresses, we have to refill the kettle, the tea becomes sweeter and sweeter, at last reviewing its namesake, the subtle fragrance of gardenia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emother bush teas\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only thought strong connections and deep relationships with the growers as well as makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong agreed to reserve a pound of this tea for us from the very limited amount of leaves picked this spring (each year there are only a few kilograms of final tea from this tree).  This is Danzhu, Single Tree, Mother Bush, true Dan Cong, aka Single Bush.  Teas like this are a rare treat and indeed the nuances tend to be subtle and profound for those learned in the leaf.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile these teas usually don't have the rollercoaster of flavors and aromas, their true magic comes in their incredible vitality, the sweetness in the later infusions, and of course the Cha Qi.  Wen Zitong knew how much we loved his Ba Xian last year, so this year he saved just 500 grams of this Mother-Bush production for us to try and offer here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"12g","offer_id":45665928642794,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/9681\/9516\/files\/GardeniaFragrancemotherbush.png?v=1761184386"},{"product_id":"wild-honey-milanxiang-dancong","title":"Wild Honey | Milanxiang Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milanxiang Dancong Oolong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Guangdong, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eViolets, Honey, Gardenia, Orchid, Sweetgrass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea is a special find from Wen Zitong’s mountain garden outside of Chaozhou.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe wild honey comes from teas that are truly wild.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLeft to grow in an overlooked part of the mountain amidst a complex ecology, the tea itself is unlike many other milanxiang dancongs we have tried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced in the autumn, the focus is on fragrance, and this tea does not disappoint.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen the dry leaves are placed in the warmed gaiwan, we get buttery notes of fresh violets in warm honey.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe floral notes explode after infused with hot water, the gentle spring violet fragrance developing into a greenhouse of gardenia, orchid, sweetgrass, and more vegetation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis greener vegetation does come through on the tongue, filling the mouth with a gentle sweetness that feels all too rare in the world of dancong oolongs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis really had not been traditionally charcoal roasted, but rather simple baked in a wood-burning oven to fix the fragrance as it is.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  As a result, this tea is less labor intensive for Wen Zitong and family, as it doesnt require long months of controlled roasting and resting, and in turn is a rather affordable taste into the world of high quality Wudong Dancong oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTruly a gentle and sweet tea that sits easy in the mouth and on the stomach, a pity the production is so limited (we bought the entire autumnal yield for these hundred or so tea cakes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheck out more teas from Wen Zitong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/collections\/wudong-dancong-oolong\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River Tea","offers":[{"title":"Full Cake (100g)","offer_id":45760479953130,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tong - 5 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Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eCandied Ginger, Berry Skin, Pinesap, Cream\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ginger Flower Fragrance is one of our more favorite lesser-known dancong oolong cultivars.  Often times it can be as fragrant and engaging as a high-shelf Milanxiang, but it comes with a nice spiciness that is unique to this cultivar.  This was one of the first teas Wen Zitong brought out for us to try, because he was very proud of how it turned out this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea walks the line between spiciness and floral fragrances very well.  When the leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, they exude a buttery and berry fragrance, with the slightest hint of ginger spice.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis becomes much more sappy once infused with water, redolent of a fresh snapped pine bough.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brew is a clean gold which is thick and oily on the tongue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe are pleasantly surprised by the thick mouthfeel of this tea, as the fragrances and flavors are much more nuanced and refined than some of the more overtly fragrant dancong cultivars.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a sweetness in the tea soup that reminds us of candied ginger, sweet and yet undeniably spicy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen cooled, a creaminess which we first smelled on the dry leaves returns to the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/strong\u003eRose, Gardenia, Rock Sugar, Jasmine, Honey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis was the first year encountering the Rose Style Dancong Oolong.  We are always traveling around China looking for new kinds of teas, and Chaozhou is no exception.  With over 200 different types of dancong oolong being cultivated in Wudong alone, there is always something new to find.  As we were drinking tea with Wen Zitong on Wudong Shan, he invited us to try this very special cultivar selected and grown exclusively by his family up on Wudong Mountain.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dry leaves have the faintest fragrance of rose under the buttery roast.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe floral bouquet really opens up after infused with hot water, releasing a plethora of floral fragrances; we get gardenia, jasmine, and a faint trace of evening primrose.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe taste on the tongue is rock sugar sweet, with a deeply engaging huigan that keeps us locked in the session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brew is a nice vibrant gold, suggesting a medium to full roast, and the tea leaves a beautiful fragrance of honey and rose in the empty cup.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough this niche cultivar was a little more expensive than the other teas on offer up at Wudong, it is one of the most interesting teas we tried this year down in Chaozhou, and for us, it embodies everything we look for in dancong oolong: high fragrance, satisfying roast, and an engaging body all of which when brewed properly are easily coaxed from the leaves without much bitterness and with ample sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003ePeach, Honey, Daffodil, Vanilla, Jam\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis was a year of honey for us out in Chaozhou.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe loved all the cultivars with honey in their name: Milanxiang, Mixiang, and this Mitao Xiang.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Mitao, or Nectarine, in Chinese literally means honey peach, and for us, it is a perfect explanation of this tea.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a heavy roasted cultivar, so the butter and honey notes are foremost, followed by a very sweet body, in fragrance alone, it is like an amped up Milanxiang, but the body is something totally unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen the dry leaves are added to the warmed gaiwan, we get butter and honey mixed with some very sweet floral notes, like lilies or daffodils.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused with water for the first time, the roast comes out, we get darker notes of spices like vanilla even bordering close to tobacco.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe initial rinse shows the color of the heavy roast, but fades with the infusions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSurprisingly, the taste on the tongue is very light and sweet with an oily coat from the roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the infusions continue, the brews become a light amber-tinged gold and the mineral notes show themselves more prominently in the tea soup, leaving our tongue tingling in a pleasant way.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit notes take dominance after a few infusions reminding us of stone fruit jam or compote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 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Dancong","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother Bush Osmanthus Fragrance Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eGuihua Xiang Mushu Dancong Oolong (桂花香母树单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wen Zitong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eOsmanthus, Cream, Pastry, Orchid, Honey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs I taste this final tea, it is September here in China, and all across the country the Osmanthus trees are beginning to bloom.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis small yellow flower fills the streets with the most wondrous perfume I have ever smelled, as soon as I moved to China, I’ve always looked forward to the Autumn when this tree flower blooms.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Osmanthus fragrance dancong is similarly a special cultivar to me, and having the opportunity to buy some of Wen’s most ancient tree producing this cultivar was an opportunity I couldn’t resist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen the leaves are placed in a warmed gaiwan, we get an incredible butter cream fragrance that is laced with honey notes, it smells like a fresh baked croissant dipped in honey.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAs soon as the leaves are infused with hot water, they begin to exude their iconic osmanthus fragrance, which is backed by rich spices like cinnamon and licorice root.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor the mother bush teas especially, we always drink the rinse, as it has some of the most ephemeral flavors in the whole session. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis first of all infusions is incredibly sweet, which is no surprise based on the fragrances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea is a medium to light roast, so the color of the brew is a light pale gold, and the tea on the tongue is impressively thick and oily coating the mouth evenly and leaving a long lingering sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe brew remains delicately floral and sweet without having an overtly powerful fragrance, these ancient trees have a different way of expressing their power than high-fragrance, there is rather a deep body sensation referred to as Chaqi which is grounding, calming, and powerful.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor us, this tea slows the world down, all while providing cup after cup of sweet, calm nectar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emother bush teas\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only thought strong connections and deep relationships with the growers as well as makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong agreed to reserve a pound of this tea for us from the very limited amount of leaves picked this spring 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abundance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused we get notes of pine sap and cedar but there also begins to emerge notes of stewed berries in the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tea has a higher roast than the Osmanthus Mother Bush, with a slightly amber gold brew.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe fragrant wood aroma blends into the brew itself lending a mellow sweetness to the infusions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the tongue we get a lot of mineral sweetness and a satisfying heaviness that evenly coats the mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLike most mother bush teas, the focus of this tea is largely how it affects the body, this sensation is often called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e茶气\u003c\/span\u003e Chaqi, and we tend to notice it only in teas that is made from very old trees, for us it manifests in a calming wave of grounding energy that almost makes us sleepy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen we imagine what a traditional dancong oolong tastes like, this tea has to be it.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe rich roast, the mineral body, the strength and longevity of it, it is the dancong for dancong drinkers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen drinking it on the mountain with Wen Zitong, his dad immediately came over and sat through the whole session with us, commenting on how well the tea turned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e***\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emother bush teas\u003c\/strong\u003e from Wen Zitong are teas not commonly available.  Only thought strong connections and deep relationships with the growers as well as makers can we source these teas.  We are honored that Wen Zitong 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Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuliu Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Wei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSage, Pine Sap, Lilies, Sweet Grass, Cream\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaster Wei was our first introduction to high-end dancong oolong teas.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese teas are often more subtle than their low-altitude heavily-roasted fragrant-forward counterparts, and so it took us a while to understand them at first.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWei’s mentality is that he never wants to roast a tea in a way that conceals its true leaf flavors, as a result, we get a lot more medium to light roasted teas from Wei, but what we also get is a glimpse into the terroir and trees themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen we smell the dry warmed leaves, we are met with a rich vegetative aroma of sage, sap, butter, and something spicy like cinnamon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen infused, the recent roast rinses right off (still needs a few months to sink in more completely) and we are left with a fragrance that feels like we are running through the forest after a rain.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe cedar, sage, and sap are intensified with the addition of sweetgrass and pungent flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brew is a green-gold that is sweet and gentle on the tongue.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn the mouth we get a lot more sweetness than we were smelling on the leaves, with a gentle mineral tingle that keeps us salivating between infusions.  Toward the end of the session, the floral bouquet begins to open up more and more giving us faint fragrances of orchids and lilies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 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Aufuhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aofuhou Dancong Oolong (凹富后单丛乌龙) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Dancong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light - Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuliu Village, Phoenix Mountains, Chaozhou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Wei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaramel, Cocoa, Leather, Berry Skin, Cinnamon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAufuhou, or as we have translated it, hidden cave, is a favorite dancong cultivar among dancong makers up around Wudong Mountain, and is also widely acknowledged and respected in the city of Chaozhou.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe name Aufuhou comes form their local Chaoshan dialect, meaning something like “behind the ditch” which is a reference to the location of the mother tree of this cultivar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe name itself feels a bit like a treasure map, describing location instead of fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cultivar is typically roasted in the traditional fashion, meaning three sessions of long hot charcoal roasting to give it a full, deep body that is conditioned for time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe fragrance of the dry leaves in the hot gaiwan reminds us of melted chocolate and salted caramel with a hint of berries in the background.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen brewed the fragrances become more and more earthy, we get tobacco and leather on the leaves, but the tea itself is remarkably sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brew is a rich gold with hints of amber, suggesting a more aggressive roast.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis means that this tea will taste great even a year from now or longer, so its a fun tea to hold onto and taste through time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe tea retains its sweetness throughout the session with the berry notes creeping back in after the roast subsides.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a complex spiciness that infuses this tea throughout the session this is likely due to the way the roast perfectly compliments the leaves themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAufuhou, or Hidden Cave, has been a long-standing touchstone cultivar on our dancong tea journey.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a very common cultivar that sits just under the radar of many people who are new to Dancong oolong.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe dancong types people see everywhere are the Milanxaing and the Yashixiang.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike these more iconic cultivars, Aufuhou is a extremely versatile that differs from producer to producer and allows makers to showcase their production style, sometimes lightly roasted, sometimes very toasty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onerivertea.com\/pages\/dancong-oolong-glossary-of-terms\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGlossary of Dancong Oolong Terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to understand this info more!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One River 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