2023 Feng Huang Wuyi Black
2023 Feng Huang Wuyi Black
Juicy, tropical,
rare varietal black tea
The Li Family slowly sun-oxidizes Fenghuang Dancong transplanted from Guangdong to their rocky plot in Wuyishan, bringing out notes of marigold, honey, strawberries and cardamom.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wuyishan, Fujian
Crafted By the Li Family
Hand-picked and traditionally hand-finished within the true Wuyishan Ecological Preserve on forested biodiverse, rocky, mountainous land for distinct Wuyi minerality.
The Li Family is an award-winning, highly respected force for sustainability, hand-firing craft, rare varietal preservation, and tea education in Wuyishan.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2023
- Wuyishan Ecological PreserveWuyishan, Fujian
- ELEVATION600 METERS
- FENGHUANGTea Varietal
Feng Huang Black comes from transplanted Fenghuang Dancong from Guangdong established in the mountainous rocky slopes of Wuyi. As in Guangdong, these plants are cultivated as single bush trees instead of hedges. The result is an elegant expression of the bright, fruity, complex and sweet flavor of Fenghuang Dancong with the deep mineral notes of Wuyi. Black Tea Xiao Zhong style processing tempers the naturally tropical fruit of Dancong and supports it with elegant wood. Because this tea is grown as single bushes and picked only once a year, the annual yield for the Li Family is very small. We are excited to share this small batch from the Li Family's tea gardens.
Tasting Profile
- spice - cardamom
- savory - chocolate caramel, barley
- fruit - candied strawberries
- floral - vanilla, marigold, honey
- texture - deep, juicy
the Li Family also recommends
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.6
oz.use 208° watersteep 15 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.5 ozuse 208° watersteep 5 seconds
add 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy