{"title":"Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOolong tea is a type of tea that is partially oxidized, which means it is processed differently than green tea (unoxidized) and black tea (fully oxidized). Oolong's partial oxidation gives it a distinctive flavor profile that falls somewhere between green tea's freshness and black tea's robustness, with a smooth, mellow, and slightly sweet taste. Our loose leaf oolong selection contains premium Chinese oolongs, including traditional Tie Guan Yin Organic Oolong, and milk oolong blends, all of which are available in bulk tea options or in pyramid tea sachets. Shop our online store today and discover the wonderful world of Oolong tea!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russian-caravan-tea","title":"Russian Caravan, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic smoky blend is strong and bold, with an intriguing complexity—just how we like our breakfast teas. Our Organic Russian Caravan’s sophistication stems from the careful composition of four high-quality organic large leaf teas—lapsang souchong, dark oolong, Assam, \u0026amp; Pu'er—perfectly balanced to deliver a kiss of smoke and sweetness to your palate. This tea brings new life to an ancient tradition of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, teas were brought to Russia from China via large caravans of camels. They transported massive cargos of Chinese loose leaf tea over 5000 miles from Peking to Moscow: smoky black teas, large leaf oolongs, and aged puerh were mixed and consumed along the arduous journey. They called it \u003ci\u003eCamel Caravan Tea\u003c\/i\u003e, but today it is known throughout the world as \u003ci\u003eRussian Caravan\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*NOTE: This smoky tea is bold, and not for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaint of heart ;)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Russian Caravan tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigins: China \u0026amp; India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample ~ 5 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 LB ~ 50 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 LB ~ 220 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Organic, Kosher certified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Very High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic lapsang souchong, organic oolong, organic assam, organic pu'er\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView all of the \u003ca title=\"Smoked Teas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/smoked-teas\"\u003esmoked teas\u003c\/a\u003e in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our Sachets:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-sender primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-message_text primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-alt_text primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-date_time primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-reaction_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-reply_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-link_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-attachment_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-has_draft_reply primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-pinned_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-edited_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-later_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-broadcast_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-translated_state\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1771620761.513399\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1771620761.513399\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\" data-msg-ts=\"1771620761.513399\" data-msg-channel-id=\"C08K687E282\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-roledescription=\"message\" data-qa-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur tea sachets are made using NeoSoilon®, a non-GMO material derived from sugarcane. 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Located in the rolling tea-covered hills of Fujian Province, at the base of greater peaks. This green spot of heaven on earth is revered for the cultivation and crafting of this highest grade of oolong, also referred to as “Monkey Picked” oolong. Legend says this tea was picked from the highest elevations by trained monkeys. Iron Goddess imperial oolong has a striking and unmistakably distinctive orchid fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the infusion is clear and bright gold. Its flavor is nothing short of pleasurable: sweet, super fine and long-lasting. Even the aftertaste of this organic hand-rolled oolong is sweet and refreshing. 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After harvesting the leaves, it goes through a carefully monitored process of sun-drying and repeated oxidizing, rolling, and fluffing. This meticulous crafting yields a tea of abundant natural fragrance that can fill a room. It has complex floral and sweet woody notes, a smooth mouthfeel, and a persistent, enchanting aftertaste. Each infusion of this tea is as diverse and entertaining as the \u003ca title=\"Chinese legend of 8 immortals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/blogs\/steep-it-loose\/the-legendary-deities-who-inspired-our-8-immortals-oolong-tea\"\u003egroup of folk heroes\u003c\/a\u003e for whom it is named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-mountain Dancong Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigins: Guangdong Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning Oolong at Global Tea Championships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample ~ 5 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 oz ~ 37 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 LB ~ 148 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAND leaves can be re-infused 3-4 times!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eoolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our firsthand account of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/blogs\/steep-it-loose\/immortality-by-the-cup\" title=\"tea master huang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emaking tea with Tea Master Huang\u003c\/a\u003e in our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/blogs\/steep-it-loose\/immortal-dragon-cocktail-recipe\" title=\"Whiskey Oolong cocktail\"\u003eImmortal Dragon Cocktail\u003c\/a\u003e - Special collaboration cocktail made with FEW Spirits Immortal Rye Whisky that is brought to proof with our cold-brewed 8 Immortals oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout our Sachets:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-sender primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-message_text primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-alt_text primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-date_time primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-reaction_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-reply_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-link_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-attachment_count primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-has_draft_reply primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-pinned_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-edited_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-later_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-broadcast_state primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-C08K687E282-1771620761.513399-translated_state\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1771620761.513399\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1771620761.513399\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\" data-msg-ts=\"1771620761.513399\" data-msg-channel-id=\"C08K687E282\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-roledescription=\"message\" data-qa-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur tea sachets are made using NeoSoilon®, a non-GMO material derived from sugarcane. They are not made from petroleum-based plastics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Tea Spot","offers":[{"title":"Loose leaf sample","offer_id":11937950662692,"sku":"9-4305","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 oz Loose","offer_id":11937950597156,"sku":"9-4308","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 LB Loose","offer_id":11937950629924,"sku":"9-4309","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Sachets","offer_id":39618826567716,"sku":"9-430s15","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sachets","offer_id":39594470473764,"sku":"9-430s50","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/products\/8-immortals-oolong-x19-xa.jpg?v=1775844509"},{"product_id":"da-hong-pao-oolong-tea","title":"Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eFrom the rocky cliffs of Fujian Province comes China's most legendary rock oolong. Da Hong Pao, meaning \"Big Red Robe,\" is the crown jewel of yancha, or rock tea, a style defined by the rugged volcanic terroir it grows in and the unmistakable mineral depth it carries in every cup. Handcrafted in small batches by tea master Peng Jinqin, a National Level 1 Tea Processor and Appraiser, this is a great tea with centuries of heritage behind it and real artistry in every step of its making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup opens with aromas of roasted almonds, cocoa husk, and baked fruit. On the palate you get rich notes of dark chocolate, honey, and caramelized sugar, with a faint wisp of smoke and a stone fruit sweetness that surfaces as it cools. The finish is long, resonant, and warm, a soft lingering sweetness that stays with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeng Jinqin's Da Hong Pao took the Special Prize at the 2023 Wuyishan Spring Tea Appraisal Competition and the Silver Award at the Zhenxing Cup Rock Tea Competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/files\/da_hong_pao_plucking.jpg?v=1773688023\" alt=\"tea pickers picking da hong pao oolong tea leaves\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eOrigin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCultivar: Dahongpao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eStyle: Rock Oolong (Yancha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCaffeine: Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eoolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhat Is Da Hong Pao?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao is a rock oolong, or yancha, from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China. Unlike green tea or black tea, oolong tea is partially oxidized, placing it somewhere between the two in terms of flavor and caffeine. Da Hong Pao sits at the medium-high end of the oxidation spectrum and is finished with a charcoal roast that gives it its signature depth and warmth. It is one of the most flavorful and celebrated teas in the world, and has been for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name itself comes from a legend long ago: a scholar on his way to imperial exams fell ill on the mountain path. A monk from Tianxin Temple revived him with tea from four bushes growing in the cliff rock. The scholar went on to pass his exams and returned to drape his red robe over the bushes in gratitude. Those mother plants, still growing today on Wuyi's Nine Dragon Nest cliff, are considered national treasures of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Terroir: Why Wuyi Mountain Produces the World's Best Rock Oolong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are teas you drink and teas you study. Da Hong Pao is both, and the Wuyi Mountain region of northern Fujian Province is the reason why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising from river gorges and volcanic cliffs between 200 and 800 meters, this UNESCO World Heritage landscape produces some of the most complex and sought-after teas in the world. The porous red and gray sandstone stores minerals deep in the rock, and the tea bush roots draw from that mineral wealth over decades of slow growth. Mild temperatures, diffused sunlight, and misty air currents create conditions that concentrate flavor in ways that teas grown on flat terrain simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is what Chinese tea culture calls \"yan yun,\" or \"rock rhyme,\" the distinctive mineral resonance that runs through every sip of a true Wuyi oolong. It is geological as much as agricultural, and you can taste the mountain in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mother Plants and the Cultivar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Da Hong Pao is crafted from cultivars descended from the area's original mother plants, protected for centuries as national treasures and still considered the gold standard of the style. These are not the same leaves you find in a mass-produced blend or a tea bag. The tea bushes here are mature, deep-rooted, and shaped by generations of careful tending in one of the most distinctive growing environments on earth. That origin shows up directly in the body, aroma, and finish of what ends up in your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It's Made: Small Batch, Charcoal Roasted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe making of Da Hong Pao is where craft meets geology. The tea leaves are plucked from mature shrubs rooted deep in mineral-rich rock crevices, withered in open air, and then oxidized to a medium-high degree before the roasting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roasting is where tea master Peng Jinqin's skill shows most clearly. The leaves are roasted repeatedly over charcoal in small bamboo baskets, each round building complexity and smoothing the tea's natural strength. It is slow, precise work that requires both deep knowledge and an attentive hand. The result is a dark, twisted loose leaf with a glowing red-bronze liquor that opens up differently with every steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tea that rewards a second steep, a third steep, and beyond. Each infusion reveals something slightly different, which is part of what makes Da Hong Pao so delicious and so endlessly interesting to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tea Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao at this level does not happen without the right hands behind it. Peng Jinqin is a National Level 1 Tea Processor and Appraiser, one of the highest credentials in Chinese tea, and his work in the Wuyi Mountains has earned recognition at the highest levels of the industry. His Special Prize at the 2023 Wuyishan Spring Tea Appraisal Competition and Silver Award at the Zhenxing Cup Rock Tea Competition reflect decades of precision and a deep understanding of what makes Wuyi rock oolong exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you brew this tea, you are tasting that expertise in every cup.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Da Hong Pao\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao rewards attentive brewing. Use 5 grams of loose leaf per 150ml of hot water at 205°F. Steep for 30 seconds for the first infusion and add 10 to 15 seconds for each subsequent steep. This tea is well suited to gongfu style brewing in a small teapot or gaiwan, and the same leaves will give you multiple rich, flavorful infusions, each one revealing something slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeping time matters here. Too short and you miss the depth. Too long and the roast can overpower the stone fruit and caramel notes that make this tea so special. 30 seconds is your starting point, and you can adjust from there to suit your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao is wonderful in the morning as a rich, smooth alternative to coffee, but it is equally at home on special occasions when you want a tea that genuinely impresses. 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Honeyed orchid, gardenia, and orchard fruit, filling the room the moment you open the bag. It only gets better from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang is the newest addition to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/origin-reserve-collection\" title=\"origin reserve collection\"\u003eOrigin Reserve Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and one of the most enchanting teas we carry. Sourced from Propitious Clouds Estate in Fenghuang Town, Guangdong Province, China, and crafted from trees that are nearly 200 years old, this is a great tea with deep roots in every sense. The resulting tea yields a pale golden liquor with a floral taste layered with sweet notes of peach, plum, apricot, and lychee, with a creamy and subtle toasty warmth. The finish is smooth, sweet, and refreshing, with a woody edge and a long lasting feeling that keeps you coming back for the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lot steeps 5 to 7 times, with each infusion revealing something a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/files\/mi_lan_xiang_origin.jpg?v=1773759183\" alt=\"a picture of an oolong tea field in China\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Propitious Clouds Estate, Fenghuang Town, Guangdong Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Mi Lan Xiang (蜜兰香)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Dan Cong Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxidation: Light to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast: Finished in bamboo baskets over low, ash-muted embers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeps: 5 to 7 infusions per serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Oolong Tea (Camellia Sinensis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Mi Lan Xiang?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMi Lan Xiang is a Fenghuang Dan Cong oolong, a style of tea that originates in the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong Province and is celebrated for its extraordinary high aroma and layered flavor. Dan Cong oolongs are sometimes called the \"perfume of tea,\" and Mi Lan Xiang, meaning \"Honey Orchid Fragrance,\" is among the most popular Phoenix oolongs of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike green tea, which is unoxidized, Dan Cong oolong sits in between green and fully oxidized teas, with a profile that preserves delicate floral aromatics while developing rich fruit sweetness and body. Mi Lan Xiang is finished with repeat roasts over charcoal that add creamy, toasty depth without overpowering its signature orchid taste and honey like aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes called a \"cowboy tea\" for its wild, free-spirited character, Mi Lan Xiang balances refinement with personality. It has a way of raising eyebrows in the best possible way, converting people who think they already know what oolong tastes like. It is a great tea for seasoned Dan Cong oolong tea lovers and adventurous newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Phoenix Mountains: Where Mi Lan Xiang Comes From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenghuang Town sits high in the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong Province, a misty, high-altitude region with mineral-rich red soils, abundant rainfall, and a tea-growing tradition stretching back centuries. The area is part of the broader Chaozhou City tea-growing region, one of China's most storied, where bushes growing at elevation produce teas with a depth and fragrance that lower-altitude gardens simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region's ancient Song Zhong tea trees, some over a thousand years old, are the ancestors of today's Dan Cong cultivars. Each cultivar is known for a signature fragrance — orchid, lychee, cinnamon, osmanthus — and Mi Lan Xiang carries the honey orchid character that has made it the most popular Phoenix oolong in the world. Sunny days tempered by cool mountain nights concentrate the floral and fruit compounds in the tea leaves, and the mineral-rich red soils feed roots that in the oldest trees reach deep into the mountain rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea here is not an industry. It is a way of life, tended by multi-generational families in tea gardens passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Estate: Propitious Clouds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mi Lan Xiang comes from Propitious Clouds Estate, a single-family operation in Fenghuang Town run by tea master Brian, who follows a long line of family tradition in these mountains. The estate's trees are nearly 200 years old, their deep roots drawing minerals and nutrients from the mountain rock in ways that younger plantings simply cannot replicate. This is an old grove in every sense, and the brewed leaves tell that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery harvest in mid March through April, the family works 20-hour days, hand-plucking two leaves and one bud with care and tending each stage of production by hand. The finished dry leaf is expertly processed using traditional Chaozhou methods: the leaves are gently withered, lightly abraded, and slowly oxidized through multiple rounds before charcoal roasting brings out their fragrance and depth. Roasting brings a creamy, toasty warmth that supports rather than masks the floral sweetness, and the result is a tea that is both lovingly processed and extraordinarily complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey orchid aroma that fills the estate home during harvest is the same fragrance that reaches you when you open the bag. This is what a family's life work smells like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Mi Lan Xiang\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1 teaspoon (approximately 2 grams) of loose leaf per 8 oz of water at 195°F and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. This is a great starting point if you're new to Mi Lan Xiang, and the same leaves can be steeped 2 to 3 times using this method. Avoid boiling water, which can dull the delicate floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the full experience, Mi Lan Xiang really shines when brewed gongfu style in a small teapot or gaiwan. Use 5 grams of loose leaf per 100ml of water at 195°F and steep for 20 to 30 seconds for the first infusion, adding 5 to 10 seconds for each subsequent steep. This method unlocks the full range of what this tea can do, giving you 5 to 7 rich, evolving infusions from a single serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach infusion tells a slightly different story. The first steep opens with pure honey orchid fragrance. By the third or fourth the stone fruit and creamy notes come forward. By the fifth or sixth a toasty warmth settles in and lingers in the mouth long after the cup is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way you brew it, Mi Lan Xiang does not need milk, sugar, or anything added. The delicious honey sweetness is entirely natural, and it is complete exactly as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tea Spot","offers":[{"title":"Loose leaf sample (15 g)","offer_id":43814826836004,"sku":"9-1955","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 G Loose","offer_id":43814826868772,"sku":"9-1957","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/files\/MiLanXiangproductB.jpg?v=1773759556"},{"product_id":"ya-shi-xiang-oolong-organic","title":"Ya Shi Xiang Oolong, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYa Shi Xiang opens with notes of heady jasmine, orange blossom, and ripe tangerine notes, settles into a creamy mid-palate of buttered toast and malted honey, and finishes long, warm, and quietly mineral. Supple, silky, and endlessly layered, this is one of the most captivating teas in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/origin-reserve-collection\" title=\"origin reserve collection\"\u003eOrigin Reserve Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow about the name. Ya Shi Xiang translates to \"Duck Sh*t Fragrance,\" and yes, that was entirely intentional. The story goes that a farmer in Wudong Village had tea bushes producing an extraordinarily fragrant tea, so remarkable that he became worried his neighbors and outsiders would covet them, try to take cuttings, or pressure him to reveal where the tea came from. His solution was to give them the least appealing name he could think of. Some accounts also suggest the yellowish-brown soil around the bushes gave him the idea. Either way, the ruse worked for a while. Nobody was asking about the duck sh*t tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt did not work forever. Word got out, as it tends to do when something is genuinely exceptional, and today Ya Shi Xiang is one of the most sought-after Dancong oolongs in the world. The name stuck, partly because the story is too good to let go, and partly because there is something delightful about a tea this refined carrying a name this ridiculous. One sip and you understand immediately why someone wanted to keep it a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ya Shi Xiang comes from Propitious Clouds Estate in Fenghuang Town, Guangdong Province, where tea master Brian tends ancient Song Zhong trees rooted in mineral-rich mountain soil at elevations between 800 and 1,200 meters. Each lot steeps 5 to 7 times, with every infusion offering something a little different. This one is a keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/files\/ya_shi_xiang_brian.jpg?v=1773778582\" alt=\"tea master brian in a tea field with ya shi xiang cultivar tea plants\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Propitious Clouds Estate, Fenghuang Town, Guangdong Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Ya Shi Xiang (鴨屎香)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Dan Cong Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxidation: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast: Charcoal, multiple rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeps: 5 to 7 infusions per serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Oolong Tea (Camellia Sinensis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Ya Shi Xiang?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYa Shi Xiang is part of the Fenghuang Dancong family of oolongs, a lineage of teas from the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong Province where each cultivar is identified by its native fragrance — orchid, magnolia, ginger flower, cinnamon, and in this case, a uniquely captivating interplay of citrus and floral sweetness. Dancong, meaning \"single bush,\" refers to the tradition of harvesting each varietal separately to preserve its distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Mi Lan Xiang, Ya Shi Xiang is semi-oxidized and charcoal roasted, placing it in the oolong family but with a flavor profile that leans floral, fruity, and aromatic rather than dark or roasted. The elegant oxidation and balanced roast bring out both the floral lift and the mineral depth that define great Wudong Mountain teas, making Ya Shi Xiang an extraordinary tea for both seasoned Dancong lovers and those discovering this style for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Phoenix Mountains: Where Ya Shi Xiang Comes From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenghuang Town sits within the Phoenix Mountain range of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, at elevations between 800 and 1,200 meters where acidic red soils, misty mornings, and centuries of tea-growing tradition converge. This is the cradle of Dancong oolongs, a region where the balance of mountain air, mineral-rich rock, and subtropical warmth creates growing conditions found nowhere else on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old-growth tea trees of Wudong Mountain are the heart of what makes Ya Shi Xiang special. Their deep root systems, anchored in rocky mountain terrain over hundreds of years, draw minerals that give this tea its hallmark minerality and perfume-like complexity. Teas from younger bushes grown at lower elevations simply cannot replicate what these ancient trees produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-generational families have tended these tea gardens for centuries, passing the land and the knowledge down through each generation, and that continuity shows up directly in the quality of what ends up in your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Estate: Propitious Clouds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ya Shi Xiang comes from Propitious Clouds Estate, the same single-family operation in Fenghuang Town behind our Mi Lan Xiang. Tea master Brian follows generations of family tradition in these mountains, tending ancient Song Zhong trees with the kind of care and intuition that can only come from a lifetime of working the same land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe making of Ya Shi Xiang at Propitious Clouds is an intricate, multi-day process. Freshly hand-plucked leaves are sun-withered, then shaded and gently shaken to begin partial oxidation, a delicate stage where the tea maker controls moisture and aroma through touch alone. After resting overnight, the leaves are pan-fired to halt oxidation, hand-rolled into their signature long, twisted form, and slowly charcoal-roasted in bamboo baskets to refine the fragrance and build depth. The roasting and resting cycles continue for weeks, each round coaxing out a little more complexity and sweetness. Every harvest, the family works 20-hour days to bring this tea to life. You can taste that dedication in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Ya Shi Xiang\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 1 teaspoon (approximately 2 grams) of loose leaf per 8 oz of water at 195°F and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. This is a great starting point if you're new to Ya Shi Xiang, and the same leaves can be steeped 2 to 3 times using this method. Avoid boiling water, which can dull the delicate floral and citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the full experience, Ya Shi Xiang shines when brewed gongfu style in a small teapot or gaiwan. Use 5 grams of loose leaf per 100ml of water at 195°F and steep for 20 to 30 seconds for the first infusion, adding 5 to 10 seconds for each subsequent steep. This method unlocks the full range of what this tea can do, giving you 5 to 7 rich, evolving infusions from a single serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach infusion tells a slightly different story. The first steep opens with jasmine and tangerine. By the third or fourth the honeyed cream and buttered toast notes come forward. 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