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Ya Shi Xiang

Dān Cóng Yā Shǐ Xiāng单丛鸭屎香

dān cóng yā shǐ xiāng

Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Cháozhōu Prefecture (潮州, C...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Water temperature
90 °C
Gongfu water temperature
92 °C
SKU · DAN-CONG-YA-SHI-XIANG-CN
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Provenance and specifications

Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东, Guǎngdōng), Cháozhōu Prefecture (潮州, Cháozhōu), Fènghuáng Mountains (凤凰山, Fènghuáng Shān), also known as Phoenix Mountains
Tea type
Ya Shi Xiang
SKU
DAN-CONG-YA-SHI-XIANG-CN

Brewing recipes

  • Gongfu: 92°C, 6 g / 100 ml, 10s, 8 steeps
  • Western: 88°C, 3 g / 200 ml, 180s, 2 steeps
Tea dossier

Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Process
ለረጅም ጊዜ ማረቀቂያ የሻዩን ጣዕም መራራ እና ሸካራ ሊያደርገው ይችላል።
Tea amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Porcelain teaware can also be used.
Water temperature
90 °C
Gongfu water temperature
92 °C
Tea amount
6 g
Origin
Tea type
Oolong
Climate
Subtropical monsoon, with warm, humid winter and hot, rainy summer. Average annual temperature is about 21°C. High humidity and frequent mists create ideal conditions for t...
Soil
Mountainous soils, often rocky, well-drained, rich in minerals. Soils on which Ya Shi Xiang grows often have a yellowish-brown tint.
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Relatively large, longitudinally-twisted leaves, dark brown, brownish color with reddish tint. Stems may be present. Sometimes golden-furred tips are visible, but not as abundan...
Liquor Aroma
Rich, enveloping, sweet, with dominant floral notes, fruit hints, honey, sometimes with light acidity.
Liquor Color
From golden-yellow to amber-orange, transparent, clear. Liquor color depends on the degree of oxidation and roasting.
Spent Leaves
Whole, elastic leaves, opened after brewing, brownish-green color with reddish edges.
Taste
Rich, full-bodied, oily, sweetish, with light astringency and refreshing acidity. The bouquet is dominated by floral notes, with nuances of fruits (peach, lychee, mango), honey,...
Sensory Source Descriptor H Intensity
3
Details
Picking
Harvest occurs, as a rule, in spring, but can also be conducted in summer and autumn. Spring Ya Shi Xiang is considered most valuable.
Pluck Standard
They collect the bud and two-three top leaves, sometimes four.
Raw Material
High. Only healthy, undamaged leaves are used.
History
Tea cultivation culture in the Fenghuang Mountains spans more than 900 years. Dan Congs, as a separate group of teas, began to be distinguished about 100-150 years ago. Ya Shi X...
Name Breakdown
በጣም የተስፋፋው አፈ ታሪክ እንደሚለው፣ ይህን አስደሳች ሽታ ያለውን ሻይ ያገኘው አርሶ አደር ሚስጥሩን ለመጠበቅ ፈልጎ ነበር። ጎረቤቶቹ ስለ ሻዩ ስም ሲጠይቁት እንዳይሞክሩት ለማሰከር ሆን ብሎ የሚጠላ ስም ሰጠው።
Alkaloids
Caffeine, theobromine, theophylline.
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