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Clear glass teacup with tea on a white background
Ball of black tea leaves on a white background
Clear glass teacup with tea on a white background

Phoenix Oolong 2024

Hand picked in April 2024, this Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong from Guangdong's Phoenix Mountain offers rich notes of honey, orchid, and lychee. Handpicked and gently roasted, it brews a smooth, aromatic cup with a long, sweet finish.

£8.95
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Handpicked in April 2024, this Phoenix Dan Cong is a premium Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid) Oolong from the famed Phoenix Mountain region in Guangdong Province in China.

Carefully picked in spring, the long, slender leaves undergo partial oxidation and multiple gentle roastings. It is an artisanal process that slowly draws out the tea’s signature flavours. The result is a beautifully layered cup with sweet notes of honey, orchid blossom, and ripe lychee, balanced by a smooth, lingering finish. Perfect for multiple infusions and slow, mindful sipping.

TIME: Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 3+

TYPE: Oolong Tea

ORIGIN: China

CAFFEINE: Medium
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use slightly cooled boiled water, around 90°C
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength
Health Benefits

All tea originates from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but the final product varies in style, taste, and caffeine content depending on how it is processed.

Black tea, which undergoes full oxidation, has a lower concentration of polyphenols compared to green tea, but it has a higher caffeine and tannin content. Despite concerns about tannins, research shows that the levels present in tea do not appear to have any harmful effects on the body.

Oolong tea is partially oxidised, placing it between green and black tea in both flavour and processing. After being hand picked, the leaves are withered, lightly bruised to start oxidation, then carefully pan-fired or baked to stop the process and lock in flavour. Finally, they’re rolled and dried, resulting in a tea that’s rich, aromatic, and beautifully complex.

In fact, oolong tea offers several health benefits, including:

  • Supports metabolism and may aid in weight management by boosting fat oxidation.
  • Promotes heart health by helping to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
  • Improves digestion, making it a great tea to enjoy with or after meals.
  • Enhances focus and alertness with a balanced mix of caffeine and L-theanine.
  • Rich in antioxidants which helps combat inflammation and support overall good health.
Ingredients

Oolong Tea
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