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Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit Aroma)
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Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit Aroma)

Yā Shǐ Xiāng · 鸭屎香 (鴨屎香)

dancong

Ya Shi Xiang ("Duck Shit Aroma") is one of the most famous named Phoenix (Fenghuang) Dancong oolong cultivars, originating from Pingkengtou Village in Fengxi District, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong. The mother tree is roughly 80 years old. Multiple explanations circulate for the deliberately repellent name: farmers may have invented it to deter tea-tree theft after discovering the cultivar's exceptional aroma; the local soil is nicknamed "ya shi tu" ("duck-shit soil") for its yellowish-red mineral-rich earth; and the grey-green leaf colour itself suggests the comparison. The actual aroma is creamy almond, gardenia, and a light pomelo top note.

Quick facts

Region
Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan)
Harvest year
2025
Harvest season
spring
Oxidation
50%
Roast
medium
Cultivars
Phoenix Shuixian (Phoenix Narcissus)

Brewing

Leaf
5.0 g / 100 ml
Water
95°C
Rinse
yes
Gongfu steeps (s)
10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90

Porcelain gaiwan keeps the floral high notes intact. The cultivar's larger, thicker leaves take a touch longer than other Dancongs to fully open.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
creamy, almond, gardenia, light pomelo
Flavor
floral, sweet, almond, structured
Mouthfeel
creamy, full
Finish
long, perfumed

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