{"title":"Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the Phoenix Mountains outlying Chaozhou city in north eastern Guangdong province, grow the historic tea plants used to create \"dancong\" oolong teas. With a rich tradition that goes back over 900 years, these teas have truly magnificent aromas and unique flavors that come from volcanic soil. The tea plants from the high elevation can be hundreds of years old, and have highly sought after qualities. For over 10 years we have been sourcing superb dancong oolong teas from family farmers that have been tending these tea trees for generations. This region has many different types of oolong that range from lightly oxidized to heavily oxidized and also have degrees of roasting. We offer a truly special lineup of teas from this coveted area, and encourage you to try them all!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monkey-varietal-hou-zhong-dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2018","title":"Monkey Varietal \"Hou Zhong\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHou Zhong (猴种) is a unique Phoenix Dan Cong varietal, that has a strong and thick taste with some notes of pear and bittermelon.  Aroma is floral and sweet, the the tea soup is a deep viscous golden color.  Leaves are light to moderately oxidated, and hold up well to multiple brewings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular tea grows in Tian Zhu Keng village at an altitude of about 800 meters， \u003cspan\u003eand is grown by the same family who grows our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/middle-mountain-rose-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2018\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“Rose Aroma\" Dan Cong\u003c\/a\u003e. The year round cool temperatures combined with fog and mist gives this middle mountain Dan Cong a strong character.  Tea trees are mix of younger (25 years) and older (up to 80 years) growing naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting varietal with unique character but without a high price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast Level: Light-Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 800 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 50 Grams","offer_id":8177100750893,"sku":"2268-YS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_5512.jpg?v=1571611003"},{"product_id":"honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Honey Orchid \"Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang (aka Honey Orchid Aroma) Dan Cong is the most well-known Dan Cong style. Bai Ye varietal is used and was expertly processed over a period of a month to give it a special thick, sweet and floral (orchid) aroma. The leaves are larger and broader than many other varietals and the finished dry leaf is a deep brown color. The brewed leaves are also more brown (and less green) than most other Dan Cong oolongs. This higher degree of oxidation due to roasting brings out the delicious honey and orchid taste. When you experience the wonderful taste keep in mind it's all due to the skill of the master who lovingly processed this tea into something so special and delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Honey Orchid Dan Cong for sale here is a high grade version, harvested from 20 to 80 year old trees and bushes growing in Middle Mountain (中山) part of the Wu Dong Mountains. It is creamy and complex, with high aroma (of Orchid) and long-lasting feeling in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-March Picking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhongshan Village, Wu Dong Mountains, Guangdong Province of China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** actual color of tea may differ slightly from the pictures\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":44761944555753,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb1_4f8eab23-d7a3-440a-a331-96527764cad9.jpg?v=1571611458"},{"product_id":"zhong-ping-jasmine-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Zhong Ping \"Jasmine Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium elevation Dan Cong grown at about 850 meters altitude near Zhong Ping Village in the Wu Dong mountains northwest of Feng Huang town.  Picked and processed in Late-March from 25-30 year old tea bushes, and then carefully processed to perfection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea was processed like a traditional Dan Cong, but with minimal oxidation to preserve the teas creamy, floral jasmine-like aroma.  Although this tea bears the name \"Jasmine Aroma\" (茉莉香) there was no use jasmine flowers or oils of any kind to achieve the effect.  In reality, it's not similar to a true jasmine tea, nor does it attempt to be.  It just has the faintest, most subtle similarity.  Most the tea is green, viscous, sweet, bitter, floral and slightly astringent.  Good creamy body, pungent taste and aroma, and of course a pleasant calming cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-March picking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhongping Village, Wu Dong Mountains, Guangdong Province of China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 50 Grams","offer_id":48966010994921,"sku":"2612-YS","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb1_896a4906-3d2b-4a46-89ee-f59920ea164f.jpg?v=1571611458"},{"product_id":"classic-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Classic \"Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang (aka Honey Orchid Aroma) Dan Cong is the most well-known Dan Cong style.  Bai Ye varietal is used and was expertly processed over a period of four months to give it a special thick, sweet and floral (orchid) aroma.  The leaves are larger and broader than may other varietals and the finished dry leaf is a deep brown color.  The brewed leaves are also more brown (and less green) than most other Dan Cong oolongs.  This higher degree of oxidation due to roasting brings out the delicious honey and orchid taste.  When you experience the wonderful taste keep in mind it's all due to the skill of the master who lovingly processed this tea into something so special and delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Classic \"Mi Lan Xiang\" is a medium level of roast, with a robust taste of fruit and honey, and a lingering Orchid taste\/aroma.  It's grown naturally at an altitude of 550 meters in the Wu Dong Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium level of roast, classic style of processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril picking and processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhongshan Village, Wu Dong Mountains, Guangdong Province of China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":29073768644653,"sku":"2632-YS","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_0968_ad6ef8d8-1f41-4a7e-8142-bb4ba2f74ecesq.jpg?v=1659123216"},{"product_id":"king-of-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"\"King of Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYa Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province.  The tea bushes from which our King of Duck Shit Aroma are more than 80 years old growing naturally!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's called \"duck shit aroma\" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area.  With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste.  Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong \"duck shit aroma\".  True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself is lightly oxidized and the leaves are still mostly green in color.  The brewed tea is highly aromatic with flower, honey and longan notes.   The mouthfeel is delicate and soothing with a taste that perfectly balances sweet, bitter, and astringent notes, none of which are overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is literally the \"King of Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong.  Strong taste and aroma... thick and sweet with notes of longan.  Can be infused 10+ times!  I have not tasted a better version of this tea than this one!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 kilograms in total produced.  Single family production!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":48210301812969,"sku":"2655-YS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_4a85e0bc-eda8-49e1-b3c0-6de1410a7878.jpg?v=1590269693"},{"product_id":"classical-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Classical Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Classical Duck Shit Dan Cong is a robust oolong grown from younger plantation bushes but is well processed and very flavorful.   If you are looking for a bargain on Duck Shit, then look no further!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYa Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's called \"duck shit aroma\" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area.  With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste.  Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong \"duck shit aroma\".  True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself is lightly oxidized and the leaves are still mostly green in color.  The brewed tea is highly aromatic with flower, honey and longan notes.   The mouthfeel is delicate and soothing with a taste that perfectly balances sweet, bitter, and astringent notes, none of which are overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 meters altitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":48210340184297,"sku":"2683-YS","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_1dcb90e6-a945-4ce5-bb9f-abc2b24e3a1a.jpg?v=1696087535"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-wild-huang-zhi-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Wild Huang Zhi Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \"Wild Huang Zhi Xiang\" grows wild at 950 meters of altitude (Middle Mountain) above Da An Village.  This comes from a small stand of trees that grow naturally and are more than 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuang Zhi Xiang Dan Cong (黄枝香 ) Oolong is a unique varietal of Dan Cong grown in Phoenix Village (and Ling Tou village) in the Wu Dong mountain area of Guangdong.  Huang Zhi Xiang literally means \"Yellow Gardenia Flower Aroma\", because traditionally this tea when processed and lightly roasted will give off a strong gardenia aroma with an accompanying floral taste.  Our traditional one family Huang Zhi Xiang Dan Cong is naturally grown, painstakingly processed by hand into mao cha and then roasted 3 times over the course of 3 weeks time to bring out the aroma and strong taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea has a strong pungent floral taste, honey sweetness and a balanced vegetal astringency and bitterness to counter the sweetness.  The result is a mouth watering delight that fills permeates through the mouth and throat with long lasting flavor and lubricating mouth-feel.  Strong cha qi.  This is tea is very complex and probably not for someone seeking a sweet and easy oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly unique tea, grown naturally and carefully processed to preserve it's lovely character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Harvest from Tian Zhu Keng Village area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 8 kilograms in total produced!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45245634314473,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_2898_copy_af6bb0c5-51a7-4920-9342-b980785650ca.jpg?v=1593790253"},{"product_id":"chou-shi-king-of-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Chou Shi King of Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you use Ping Keng Tou \"King of Duck Shit\" varietal Dan Cong tea leaves and then process them using dehydration to halt oxidation at a very early stage?  You get a super green, aromatic and sweet Dan Cong that will astound and impress!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChou Shi (lit. dehydrate) is a new style of processing Dan Cong that shares some similarity to Anxi Tie Guan Yin. The tea is picked, and before it can wilt it is fried to start kill-green process in motion, the tea is then rolled briefly by hand and then put in a special dehydrator to stop the wilting process entirely. The result is a very green and very aromatic dan cong. The tea also has a very sweet taste, with some vegetal almost Tie Guan Yin like feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Ya Shi Xiang 鸭屎香\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea:  Ping Keng Tou village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: 1100 meters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":35216364273823,"sku":"2949-YS","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2016_dan_cong_yashixiang_chou_shi_3_5264570b-5951-4d4c-bb40-10492a850555.jpg?v=1595195426"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-wild-ba-xian-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Wild Ba Xian\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea 野生八仙","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \"Wild Ba Xian\" grows wild at 900 meters of altitude (Middle Mountain) above Da An Village.  This comes from a small stand of trees that grow naturally and are more than 50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ba Xian\" also known as the Eight Immortals Dan Cong grows in a couple of villages (Phoenix, Ping Keng Tou, and Zhong Shan) in the Wu Dong mountains typically at an elevation of 500-700 meters.  The original eight plants of this varietal date back to the Song dynasty.  Of the original eight plants only one survived and it was from this \"Mother\" plant (now called F1) that \"Ba Xian\" survived and spread.  For this reason it also called \"Ba Xian Guo Hai\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eight_Immortals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Eight Immortals\u003c\/a\u003e Cross the Ocean) Today Ba Xian is grown in a few villages (in Wu Dong) but is not mass produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBa Xian is a special varietal in that it has 53 distinct aromatic molecules in it.  It is also grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides, using composted chicken manure as it's sole fertilizer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is strong with an up-front bitterness that quickly fades in to a fruit and flower sweetness.  It has a distinct White Magnolia (白玉兰香) aroma to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly unique tea, grown naturally and carefully processed to preserve it's lovely character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Harvest from Da An Village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 9 kilograms in total produced!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":47528453341417,"sku":"","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2023","offer_id":49991978615017,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_2824_copy.jpg?v=1595195567"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-orange-blossoms-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Orange Blossom Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange Blossom Aroma Dan Cong is a rare Dan Cong varietal that is grown at an altitude of 850 meters and comes from trees aged 80-100 years old located in Tianzhukeng Village (Guangdong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are greenish brown and hand-processed into long loose spindly curls.  Medium-light level of roasting preserves this teas incredibly unique and luscious aroma and creamy taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTianzhukeng Village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e850 meters altitude (Middle Mountain area of Wu Dong Mountains).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":45149063905513,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_8922.jpg?v=1595195823"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-sweet-potato-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Sweet Potato Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Middle Mountain Sweet Potato Aroma 香番薯 Dan Cong Oolong is grown in Shi Tou Jiao Di Village at an altitude of 980 Meters.  It comes from trees and bushes growing naturally aged 20-80 years of age.  No pesticides or artificial fertilizers were used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a medium+ level of roast, that was laboriously roasted, rested, and re-roasted many times to achieve a high level of aroma and body.  Further aging will benefit this tea as the roast taste transforms this tea in a bouquet of fruit, honey and orchids!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of the name: It is named \"Sweet Potato Aroma\" because the tea leaves have a strong sweet potato fragrance after brewing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: The leaves and stems are lightly rolled, and the color is grayish brown and oily. There is a strong sweet potato aroma, the tea soup is smooth and mellow, the sweetness is long-lasting, and the fragrance is high and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvested\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXing Ren Varietal  杏仁\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: 980 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea: Shi Tou Jiao Di Village, Wu Dong Shan, Guangdong\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":47555829661929,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_d95a4c0a-9ee6-4e4f-86a5-4579acf584f1.jpg?v=1603110761"},{"product_id":"winter-snowflake-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Winter \"Snowflake Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYa Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's called \"duck shit aroma\" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area.  With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste.  Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong \"duck shit aroma\".  True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Harvest Dan Cong is also called \"Snowflake Dan Cong\" (雪片单枞) and has the lowest harvest quantity per bush of any Dan Cong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Harvested \"Duck Shit Aroma\" is the best candidate for super light oxidation, giving it a very green leaf with a fruity and floral aroma\/taste and a creamy mouth-feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Harvest (November)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Winter 2023","offer_id":39520750370975,"sku":"3304-YS","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2016_dan_cong_ya_shi_xiang_1_7db29b9d-44f9-4db0-9bf0-8db8048aa71e.jpg?v=1616636591"},{"product_id":"ping-keng-tou-almond-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Ping Keng Tou \"Almond Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Xing Ren Xiang 杏仁香 Dan Cong Oolong is grown in Ping Keng Tou 平坑头 Village at an altitude of 870 Meters (Middle Mountain).  It comes from trees and bushes growing naturally aged 20-40 years of age.  No pesticides or artificial fertilizers were used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXing Ren Xiang \"Almond Aroma\" is one of the many varietals of Dan Cong that has been around for centuries.  It is called \"almond aroma\" because during the roasting process the tea smells much like roasted almonds!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is crisp, bitter-sweet, with notes of honey and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXing Ren Xiang Varietal  杏仁香\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: 870\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea: Ping Keng Tou Village, Wu Dong Shan, Guangdong\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":40133837422751,"sku":"3360-YS","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_2912_copy_aaa5ea71-43e0-4510-8e94-d15bac55ab68.jpg?v=1622237204"},{"product_id":"yu-lan-xiang-middle-mountain-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Yu Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \"Yu Lan Xiang\" (玉兰香) Dan Cong is from the middle mountain elevation (1150 meters) in Tou She village in the Wu Dong mountains in Northern Guangdong. \"Yu Lan Xiang\" means literally \"Magnolia Aroma\" and is a unique varietal that is native to Wu Dong area.  Yu Lan Xiang varietal is a naturally occurring hybrid of several local Dan Cong varietals and grows mostly in the middle mountain area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprng Harvest notes:  Spring picked Middle Mountain Dan Cong is typically harvested in early April!  Our Spring Yu Lan Xiang is fresh, umami, bitter, and astringent, but also has a long lasting fruity sweetness and heady aroma.  Like the winter harvest (also available), this a prominent sweet magnolia flower nectar aroma and taste!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Harvest notes:  Winter picked Dan Cong is typically picked and processed in Late-October into mid-November and carries a unique taste and feeling.  Our winter harvested \"Yu Lan Xiang\" has a sweet magnolia nectar aroma and thick sweet floral taste that is countered by some vegetal bitterness, however the sweet floral character with a creamy taste\/feeling dominates the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter Harvest is early November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Harvest is early April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:  Tou She Village, Feng Huang Town, Raoping County of Guangdong Province.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2023","offer_id":40133838897311,"sku":"3361-YS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_5648_00a80b77-c292-46c8-99ab-e77cbc9db257.jpg?v=1622237278"},{"product_id":"bai-ye-varietal-dan-cong-black-tea","title":"Bai Ye Varietal Dan Cong Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Bai Ye\" (lit. White Leaf) Dan Cong is grown in Ling Tou village in the north of Raoping County (Guangdong Province).  Bai Ye Dan Cong varietal plants are special in curved large appearance with light yellow-green crowns.  The aroma has both Flower and Honey characteristics with a heavy pungent nectar quality.  The taste is thick and pure with a sweet after-finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Bai Ye dan Cong was picked in late March. Instead of being processed like Dan Cong Oolong, this teas was processed into Black Tea by wilting in small cloth bags in the sun and then shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting tea is incredibly complex and unique.  Bai Ye Hong Cha has thick sweetness and a very pronounced baked sweet potato taste that lasts many many infusions.  This tea is both excellent and peerless.  You simply can't have a similar experience with any other tea.  Highly recommended for Dan Cong and Black Tea aficionados alike!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2026 \/ 50 Grams","offer_id":48538654146793,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_eb163932-0c4b-4459-ae32-f1e6722b7992.jpg?v=1622237894"},{"product_id":"high-mountain-wen-zhong-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"High Mountain \"Wen Zhong\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eWen Zhong Dan Cong (文种) is a high mountain Dan Cong from Wu Dong area of Guangdong.  It's also picked the earliest of any Dan Cong's and has a small-medium leaf size.  Wen Zhong varietal is low yield and is only harvested in spring.  The processing is typical of Dan Cong with a brown-green leaf.  The aroma of the dry leaf has hints of fruit, flowers and cannabis.  The taste is floral, thick and sweet.  It's very infusable and the pungent nature of it's aroma and taste leaves a strong impression on those who partake in it.  Cha Qi is very strong, attesting to it's high mountain origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvest.  Re-roasted in May!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"10 Grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45040250159337,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_1303_742c8721-a3a9-44ac-a38c-c584d554f912.jpg?v=1750873189"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-chinese-oolong-tea-sampler","title":"Introduction to Chinese Oolong Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a flight of various Oolong Teas from our vast collection! This is a great place to start your exploration of the world of Oolong Teas! Taste a curated selection of our premium whole leaf teas and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of each style and type\/variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 17th, 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you'll receive in this sampler: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGqpSoyLz_S_yC-qCHeyZk_n3fKsg\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHoney Orchid \"Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGqpSoyLz_S_yC-qCHeyZk_n3fKsg\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/king-of-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNH9sYMaV0KqoOXAP2Mdr29lgcHqSg\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/king-of-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"King of Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/shui-jin-gui-golden-water-turtle-wu-yi-rock-oolong-tea-1\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFOfp5pemgys00gsZZWca97AtyRlQ\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/shui-jin-gui-golden-water-turtle-wu-yi-rock-oolong-tea-1\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShui Jin Gui \"Golden Water Turtle\" Wu Yi Rock Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/13-years-aged-da-hong-pao-rock-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGvGo1prnV2vC34RPII-__HPdI-sw\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/13-years-aged-da-hong-pao-rock-oolong-tea\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e13 Years Aged Da Hong Pao Rock Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/premium-aa-tie-guan-yin-of-anxi-oolong-tea-of-fujian\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFA43mFKiphcHRv005SS0-EW3edQw\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/premium-aa-tie-guan-yin-of-anxi-oolong-tea-of-fujian\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium AA Tie Guan Yin of Anxi Oolong Tea of Fujian\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50 grams - \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/anxi-hairy-crab-mao-xie-fujian-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567210634398000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGISHuxQQUGlBlDXCncBVKfQELKlw\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/oolong-tea\/products\/anxi-hairy-crab-mao-xie-fujian-oolong-tea\" class=\"m_3004158501235610438m_3211153109647187000title\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnxi \"Hairy Crab\" Mao Xie Fujian Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124472086761,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/oolong.jpg?v=1653588694"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-ba-xian-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Ba Xian\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Ba Xian\" also known as the Eight Immortals Dan Cong grows in a couple of villages (Phoenix, Ping Keng Tou, and Zhong Shan) in the Wu Dong mountains typically at an elevation of 500-700 meters.  The original eight plants of this varietal date back to the Song dynasty.  Of the original eight plants only one survived and it was from this \"Mother\" plant (now called F1) that \"Ba Xian\" survived and spread.  For this reason it also called \"Ba Xian Guo Hai\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eight_Immortals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Eight Immortals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCross the Ocean) Today Ba Xian is grown in a few villages (in Wu Dong) but is not mass produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBa Xian is a special varietal in that it has 53 distinct aromatic molecules in it.  It is also grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides, using composted chicken manure as it's sole fertilizer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is strong with an up-front bitterness that quickly fades in to a fruit and flower sweetness.  It has a distinct White Magnolia (白玉兰香) aroma to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly unique tea, grown naturally and carefully processed to preserve it's lovely character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Harvest from Ping Keng Tou village (850 meters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 15 kilograms in total produced!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Color and design of tin may differ somewhat from what is shown in the pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Tin may be damaged during transport. If you want a perfect tin, please do not order this product. No exhanges, refunds or credits for damaged tins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (30 Grams) \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":43532365758697,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_2840_copy.jpg?v=1660769846"},{"product_id":"single-tree-ta-ku-hou-village-high-mountain-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Single Tree \"Ta Ku Hou Village\" High Mountain Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTa Ku Hou village is a small village near Phoenix town just to the west at an altitude of 1350 meters.  This is one of highest altitude villages in the Wu Dong mountainous area.  Our Single Tree Ta Ku Hou Dan Cong is grown by one family and is from a single old tree that is more than $150 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tea itself is medium leaf, dry leaf is dark in color and when brewed is typically green with some brown.  The tea has been hand-picked and processed at each stage, and took more than a month of labor to complete.   The taste is very vibrant and complex with notes of fruit and eucalyptus.  There is a slight bitter which accentuates the fruity sweetness this tea delivers.  It's got a strong mouth-feel, cha qi and is very infusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA premium small-batch Dan Cong that imparts the depth and wisdom of this incredible tradition to those fortunate enough to try it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.5 kilograms in total!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril Harvest and processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Color and design of tin may differ somewhat from what is shown in the pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Tin may be damaged during transport. If you want a perfect tin, please do not order this product. No exhanges, refunds or credits for damaged tins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (30 Grams) \/ Spring 2023","offer_id":43532387352809,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_9103e19f-987a-4071-8696-ad2aa4b2f3be.jpg?v=1660770252"},{"product_id":"high-mountain-xiong-di-zai-small-batch-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"High Mountain \"Xiong Di Zai\" Small Batch Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing in Li Zi Ping Village near Phoenix Town \"Xiong Di Zai\" (brothers) tea varietal plants aged 80-150 years are growing naturally at an altitude of 1250 meters.  This particular varietal is from a pair of trees that grew side by side in the village hundreds of years ago.  The pair of trees produced for well over a hundred years, but then one died.  The remaining tree was then propagated in the village where it's still cultivated and picked today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The taste is strong, thick and sweet with notes of orchid.  The tea soup is a deep golden yellow hue and there is a a very strong milk aroma (nai xiang) in the after-taste.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-April Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLi Zi Ping Village\u003c\/span\u003e, Feng Huang Town, Raoping County of Guangdong Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Color and design of tin may differ somewhat from what is shown in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Tin may be damaged during transport. If you want a perfect tin, please do not order this product. No exhanges, refunds or credits for damaged tins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 1 Tin (25 Grams)","offer_id":48244181958889,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Spring 2024 \/ 1 Tin (25 Grams)","offer_id":48949812756713,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_85eb9c59-f203-4fcb-979c-02c281123af9.jpg?v=1660770355"},{"product_id":"dan-cong-oolong-tea-sampler","title":"Dan Cong Oolong Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a flight around the Famous Tea Region of the Phoenix Mountains! Taste a curated selection of our premium whole leaf teas and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of each style and type\/variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the Phoenix Mountains outlying Chaozhou city in north eastern Guangdong province, grow the historic tea plants used to create \"Dan Cong\" oolong teas. With a rich tradition that goes back over 900 years, these teas have truly magnificent aromas and unique flavors that come from volcanic soil. The tea plants from the high elevation can be hundreds of years old, and have highly sought after qualities. For over 10 years we have been sourcing superb Dan Cong oolong teas from family farmers that have been tending these tea trees for generations. This region has many different types of oolong that range from lightly oxidized to heavily oxidized and also have degrees of roasting. We have selected a special lineup of four of our personal favorites from this coveted area. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 13, 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the 5 teas that you'll get in this sampler! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eHoney Orchid \"Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/chou-shi-king-of-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eChou Shi King of Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/chou-shi-king-of-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2021\/products\/middle-mountain-wild-ba-xian-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eMiddle Mountain \"Wild Ba Xian\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea 野生八仙\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/classical-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eClassical Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2020\/products\/classical-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2021\/products\/ping-keng-tou-almond-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003ePing Keng Tou \"Almond Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea-spring-2021\/products\/ping-keng-tou-almond-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2026","offer_id":48260371087593,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/Screen_Shot_2017-08-22_at_4.42.11_PM.png?v=1672424171"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-gong-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Gong Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGong Xiang Dancong is one of the finest fragrant teas in Phoenix Mountain. It is named after the floral aroma diffuses with the wind when the tea is brewed, and the tea house is filled with it's fragrance!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and oily, the soup is light yellow and bright, the floral aroma is high, the taste is fresh, and the sweetness is slightly scented, and the flavor is unique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 700 meters above sea level (Middle Mountain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace of Origin: Phoenix, Shi Tou Ling (Chaozhou, Guangdong).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Tin (25 Grams) \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":47580162195689,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_5648_98fa4ccf-d927-4090-9c8c-cc10b5123b39.jpg?v=1690477660"},{"product_id":"high-mountain-qingzhu-silk-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"High Mountain \"Qingzhu Silk\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe color of the finished tea is similar to that of a green snake, it is called Qingzhu Silk. The trees are the first batch of cuttings planted in 1976, growing in a tea garden in front of Zimaoan Jiao at an altitude of about 900 meters. The tea trees are classified under the Huang Zhi fragrance type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh Mountain Spring Harvest (April) from nearly 50 year old tea trees! As soon as you open the bag you will notice a creamy milk-like aroma.  The brewed tea is creamy, sweet and thick with a long lasting after-taste.  It's amazing to taste such an amazingly crafted tea that is so flavorful, but yet entirely natural with no additives.  Very infusable tea that will go 10+ rounds brewed gong fu style.  Strong cha qi with a very pure taste and feeling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZimaoan Jiao Village area (900 meters altitude)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 25 Grams","offer_id":48947448676585,"sku":null,"price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2840_copy_e146be2d-0732-49dd-b63d-565f55d9a267.jpg?v=1721671154"},{"product_id":"high-mountain-po-tou-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"High Mountain \"Po Tou Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePo Tou Xiang (坡头香 lit. Top of the Hill Aroma) is a Huang Zhi Xiang varietal grown at 1000 meters in the Wu Dong mountains.  Grown in a cool and foggy condition at high altitude has given this tea unique taste, aroma and feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Po Tou Xiang was laboriously roasted and rested to produce a unique and powerfully aromatic tea with incredible depth and complexity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Roast level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate April Harvest (only 2.5 kilograms per year)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 1 Tin (25 Grams)","offer_id":48658840813801,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring 2024 \/ 1 Tin (25 Grams)","offer_id":48947448479977,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2854_copy_404924ef-bee4-42c6-a322-fe0d90c2fe3d.jpg?v=1721678395"},{"product_id":"completists-duck-shit-oolong-tea-sampler","title":"Completist's Duck Shit Oolong Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a flight of Duck Shit Oolong from the Famous Tea Region of the Phoenix Mountains! Taste a curated selection of our premium whole leaf teas and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of each style and type\/variety. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYa Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's called \"duck shit aroma\" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area.  With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste.  Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong \"duck shit aroma\".  True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated August 30th, 2024!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what you'll receive: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5963872826768716851title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/classical-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/classical-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567117832197000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEEtto0UtVrubzoAH5-_3I_WDD_Sg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassical Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (Spring 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5963872826768716851title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/chou-shi-king-of-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/chou-shi-king-of-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567117832197000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNEj15Di_YGomZKwGvPNSwLHH6q8hw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChou Shi King of Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Spring 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 grams - \u003ca class=\"m_-5963872826768716851gmail-title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/king-of-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/king-of-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1567117832197000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHsd459FlNpZArZ7wUAf9fqSlszVw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"King of Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Spring 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/winter-snowflake-duck-shit-aroma-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eWinter \"Snowflake Duck Shit Aroma\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(Winter 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of the Name \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": Legend has it that a tea farmer, in his lifetime, once told visiting tea enthusiasts that the mother tree of this tea originally grew in Wuling Mountain. It initially appeared unremarkable but was later transplanted to a lower-altitude area by the farmer's family. Surprisingly, the tea trees thrived in the local yellow soil, which was colloquially referred to as \"duck shit soil.\" When the first harvest was brewed, it caused quite a sensation with its exceptional taste. As neighbors inquired about the name of the extraordinary tea, the farmer, fearing that others might steal his discovery, casually replied, \"It's nothing special, just tea grown in duck shit soil, and the aroma is like duck shit fragrance.\" This offhand name, born out of a desire to keep the truth hidden, has since stuck and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Area of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": The authentic production area of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" primarily lies in the southeast slope of Fenghuang Mountain, often referred to as the \"ridge of Chaozhou and Shantou.\" It is distributed in the northeastern part of Chaozhou, including Wuling Mountain, Wupi Mountain, Zhugan Mountain, Dazhi Mountain, Wanfeng Mountain, Shuangpi Mountain, and other areas, all at elevations above 500 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Duck Shit Fragrance\" single-estate tea belongs to the category of Wuyi Single-Estate. It was selected from natural hybrid offspring of the Phoenix Water Narcissus population on Fenghuang Mountain through single-plant screening. It is asexually propagated, grows as a small tree, has medium-sized leaves, and belongs to the medium bud category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its fast growth, high yield, elegant fragrance, \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" is widely favored by tea farmers. Nowadays, grafting and cloning techniques are commonly used in the Phoenix tea area, leading to an increase in its cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": The dry tea leaves of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" are thick, tightly curled, and dark brown with a glossy appearance. After brewing, the tea infusion exhibits a bright orange-yellow color, with a strong and uplifting fragrance that resembles floral and orchid scents. It possesses a unique and lingering mountain and honey aroma, with a rich and mellow taste, a strong aftertaste, and great endurance when it comes to multiple steepings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecessary Conditions for Producing High-Quality \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": First and foremost is elevation, as the saying goes, \"High mountains and mist produce good tea,\" which is particularly apt for \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoying \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" single-estate tea emphasizes the \"mountain charm,\" which, in simple terms, refers to the taste of single-estate tea grown at high elevations. Only tea grown at a certain altitude can imbue \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" with its unique mountain charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the core production area of single-estate tea, such as Fenghuang Town, tea harvested at elevations above 600 meters is called high-mountain single-estate tea, while tea harvested at elevations between 400 and 600 meters is called mid-mountain single-estate tea, and tea harvested below 400 meters is referred to as low-mountain single-estate tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48632873222377,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/ducksamp.jpg?v=1753806586"},{"product_id":"middle-mountain-lao-cong-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Middle Mountain \"Old Bush Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely middle mountain (中山) elevation Mi Lan Xiang (蜜兰香) from Siwangping village, grown at an altitude of roughly 750 meters from 100+ year old tea bushes growing wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong and thick tea, golden yellow tea soup, powerful honey and orchid aroma.  Perfect balance of sweet, bitter and umami with a long lasting mouth-feeling.  Cha Qi is powerful and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high quality Mi Lang Xiang that will surely please even the most discerning Dan Cong connoisseurs! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeatures: Natural nectar aroma, rich and refreshing taste, strong sweetness and highly infusable. Fir rhyme with unique old tree character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrigin: Siwangping Village, Phoenix Mountain (Guangdong)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAltitude: 7500 meters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":48658775998697,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_4897.jpg?v=1754581316"},{"product_id":"daily-drinker-duck-shit-dan-cong-oolong-tea","title":"Daily Drinker Duck Shit Dan Cong Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Daily Drinker Duck Shit Oolong is from younger plantation bushes but is well processed and very good tea! It's tasty, has good body and aroma, and most of all it's very affordable! I drank this one blind, knowing it was only a Dan Cong, but really enjoyed it. When I learned the varietal and the price I just had to offer it for all our customers that want Duck Shit, but don't want to break the bank!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYa Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's called \"duck shit aroma\" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area.  With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste.  Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong \"duck shit aroma\".  True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself is lightly oxidized and the leaves are still mostly green in color.  The brewed tea is highly aromatic with flower, honey and longan notes.   The mouthfeel is delicate and soothing with a taste that perfectly balances sweet, bitter, and astringent notes, none of which are overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin of the Name \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": Legend has it that a tea farmer, in his lifetime, once told visiting tea enthusiasts that the mother tree of this tea originally grew in Wuling Mountain. It initially appeared unremarkable but was later transplanted to a lower-altitude area by the farmer's family. Surprisingly, the tea trees thrived in the local yellow soil, which was colloquially referred to as \"duck shit soil.\" When the first harvest was brewed, it caused quite a sensation with its exceptional taste. As neighbors inquired about the name of the extraordinary tea, the farmer, fearing that others might steal his discovery, casually replied, \"It's nothing special, just tea grown in duck shit soil, and the aroma is like duck shit fragrance.\" This offhand name, born out of a desire to keep the truth hidden, has since stuck and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Area of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": The authentic production area of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" primarily lies in the southeast slope of Fenghuang Mountain, often referred to as the \"ridge of Chaozhou and Shantou.\" It is distributed in the northeastern part of Chaozhou, including Wuling Mountain, Wupi Mountain, Zhugan Mountain, Dazhi Mountain, Wanfeng Mountain, Shuangpi Mountain, and other areas, all at elevations above 500 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Duck Shit Fragrance\" single-estate tea belongs to the category of Wuyi Single-Estate. It was selected from natural hybrid offspring of the Phoenix Water Narcissus population on Fenghuang Mountain through single-plant screening. It is asexually propagated, grows as a small tree, has medium-sized leaves, and belongs to the medium bud category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its fast growth, high yield, elegant fragrance, \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" is widely favored by tea farmers. Nowadays, grafting and cloning techniques are commonly used in the Phoenix tea area, leading to an increase in its cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": The dry tea leaves of \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" are thick, tightly curled, and dark brown with a glossy appearance. After brewing, the tea infusion exhibits a bright orange-yellow color, with a strong and uplifting fragrance that resembles floral and orchid scents. It possesses a unique and lingering mountain and honey aroma, with a rich and mellow taste, a strong aftertaste, and great endurance when it comes to multiple steepings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecessary Conditions for Producing High-Quality \"Duck Shit Fragrance\": First and foremost is elevation, as the saying goes, \"High mountains and mist produce good tea,\" which is particularly apt for \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoying \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" single-estate tea emphasizes the \"mountain charm,\" which, in simple terms, refers to the taste of single-estate tea grown at high elevations. Only tea grown at a certain altitude can imbue \"Duck Shit Fragrance\" with its unique mountain charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the core production area of single-estate tea, such as Fenghuang Town, tea harvested at elevations above 600 meters is called high-mountain single-estate tea, while tea harvested at elevations between 400 and 600 meters is called mid-mountain single-estate tea, and tea harvested below 400 meters is referred to as low-mountain single-estate tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 2026","offer_id":51146360848617,"sku":null,"price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2915_copy_df36826a-b6c8-4600-9927-d3064452756e.jpg?v=1780583833"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/collections\/IMG_1136.PNG?v=1505335707","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/dan-cong-oolong-tea\/harvest-season_spring-2026.oembed","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}