Tea and origin: Dan cong oolong tea from Guangdong province, China
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Don’t let the name fool you, this tea tastes nothing like duck sh*t or resembles it.
Tasting notes
Dry leaf: Full, slightly twisted leaves
Wet leaf: Floral, sweet (berry-like sweetness)
Liquor colour: Floral
Liquor aroma: Rich, dark, golden-coloured liquor
Liquor flavour: Combination of sweet and floral flavours. It has a very light roast and very light body. The liquor has a mild astringency, gives off a lingering floral aftertaste and has a dry, yet clean, mouthfeel
Infusion method: Gong fu style with gaiwan or Yixing teapot 5 grams of tea 150 to 200ml of water at 85C 5 to 7 infusions
Comments/Conclusions
I’ve heard of duck sh*t dan cong, but this was my first opportunity to try it. This tea has the lovely sweet and floral flavours that make dan congs special. It is, however, much more light-bodied than I’m used to in dan congs. This is not a criticism, as the aroma and flavours of this tea are complex and something to admire, but I was surprised because the liquor is quite dark.
Finding the perfect infusion method for this tea took a few attempts. Hotter water (90 to 95C) pulled out more body, sweeter flavours and more astringency. Cooler water (85ishC) produced a lighter cup but stronger floral flavours and less astringency. I preferred the later, but you should play around with this.
Retail price: 50 gram tin for $24.50 USD
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