Huang Zhi Xiang (Orange Blossom)

Description Brewing Guide 漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢 origin Wudong, Guangdong craft nong xiang flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp 漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢 origin Wudong, Guangdong craft nong xiang flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp Huang Zhi Xiang is one of our most elegant Phoenix Oolong teas. Its name loosely translates to "Orange Blossom Fragrance" because of the hint of citrus oil in the tea's natural aroma. Grown at over 900 meters above sea level on Wudong Mountain, Phoenix Range, our Huang Zhi Xiang was gathered in April from 100+ year old trees, originally propagated from 600+ year old Phoenix Shui Xian mother tree. Combined production from this grove for the Spring harvest is only about 30 kilograms, from which we were able to acquire 10 kilograms. The tea is finished somewhere between a "Qing" and "Nong Xiang" at an oxidation rate of about 25%. The result is a preservation of the brighter citrus oil character of the varietal while delivering a rounder, honey-like quality to