Phoenix Dancong is a special style of oolong tea produced in Fenghuang “Phoenix” Mountain, a coastal region celebrated for its mineral-rich soils, foggy climate and rocky landscape. The region is famous for the highly expressive and unique tea developed from careful cultivation over many generations. These teas are named after a xiang or “fragrant” strain of oolong due to their highly aromatic qualities. Descriptions of these teas illustrate how they mimic the aromas of various fragrant flowers and fruits, like tuberose, honey, orchids, or almond flowers while others' names are derived from stories from the farmers.
 
The story of this famous tea recounts that when some farmers planted a new tea garden in Ping Keng Tou village, they named the garden yā shǐ or “Duck Shit” to prevent others from stealing their amazing aromatic tea genetics. This 2021 Spring harvest displays brilliant orchid floral aroma, as well as sweet honey and dried longan fruit notes.