This tea boasts a remarkably strong aroma, distinguishing itself among the many varieties of Phoenix Dan Cong with a vibrant and luxurious fragrance. Its name, "Gong Xiang," reflects its prestigious nature, as the word "Gong" in Chinese means "tribute," symbolizing its exceptional quality.
The taste is exceptionally smooth and refined, offering a rich and full-bodied flavor that envelops the palate. Among the Phoenix Dan Cong varieties, Gong Xiang is renowned for its intensely fragrant profile. Upon sipping, you'll notice a top note that rises elegantly from the mouth to the nose, while a sweet scent descends gently to the throat, leaving a lively and lingering fragrance on the palate long after drinking.
This tea is traditionally baked over a low-temperature charcoal fire, resulting in a refreshingly clean scent. It carries fruity notes reminiscent of berries such as raspberries, cherries, mulberries, and strawberries, along with a hint of fresh citrus, similar to the scent of ginger flowers.
Being a Lao Cong, or old tea tree variety, it is crafted from leaves harvested from ancient tea trees from pesticide-free garden. Though it is a premium tea, its exquisite aroma and long-lasting finish make it truly worth the price.
This particular batch is sourced from a tea plantation at an altitude of 900 meters in Qi Xing Village (七星村）of Phoenix, where the high elevation contributes to the tea's unique and refined character.
