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Yu Lan Xiang (Magnolia Aroma)
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Yu Lan Xiang (Magnolia Aroma)

Yù Lán Xiāng · 玉兰香 (玉蘭香)

dancong

Yu Lan Xiang ("Magnolia Aroma") is one of the named Phoenix Dancong oolong cultivars from Chaozhou's Phoenix Mountain in Guangdong, grown around 800 m elevation. The cultivar is named for its aroma — distinctly reminiscent of springtime magnolia blossom, with secondary ylang-ylang and toasted-almond notes. Traditional charcoal-roast finishing accentuates the magnolia top note; over-roasting flattens it to generic toast.

Quick facts

Region
Phoenix Mountain (Fenghuang Shan)
Harvest year
2025
Harvest season
spring
Elevation
800 m
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

Charcoal-roasted to bring out the magnolia top note. Pour off the rinse fast — the leaves wake quickly and the second infusion is the most aromatic.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
magnolia, ylang-ylang, toasted almond
Flavor
floral, fruity, mineral, light muscatel
Mouthfeel
silky, slightly drying
Finish
magnolia, honey, long

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