2023 High Elevation Huang Zhi Xiang
2023 High Elevation Huang Zhi Xiang
Crisp + Juicy Reserve
High-Elevation Dancong
High-Elevation Dancong
Huang Zhi Xiang or “orange blossom fragrance” varietal from old tea trees high on Wudongshan. Hand-finished to bring out powerful textural notes of eucalyptus, orange blossom and candied pineapple.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wudongshan, Guangdong
Crafted by the Huang Family
Recognized by Chaozhou as an living cultural treasure, Master Huang Ruiguang is the grandfather of modern Dancong. His status and award-winning history give him and his family picking rights to one of the best old-growth Dancong plots in Wudongshan
Huang Ruiguang is devoted to continuing his work as a steward of rare ancient Dancong and as a teacher to nearly every family in the village, setting the standard for what defines the very best in competition-level taste, texture and aroma.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2023
- Wudong ShanGuangdong Province
- ELEVATION1000 METERS
- Huang Zhi XiangTea Varietal
This Huang Zhi Xiang Dancong is picked from Huang Ruiguang's favorite high-elevation plot in Wudongshan from older tree stock and meticulously hand finished by Master Huang's sons over 24 hours to bring out the deep, almost electrifying aromatics. Huang Zhi Xiang is an incredibly rich spiced varietal with natural cooling notes that come through with striking intensity with the perfect microclimate, careful hand-picking, and 24+ hour continuous hand processing and finishing. Only a few kilos are harvested every year, and we are excited for the privilege to share.
Tasting Profile
- floral - orange blossom
- fruit - candied pineapple
- spice - eucalyptus, galangal
- savory - flan
- texture - electrifying
the Huang Family also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
5-10 g.6-8
oz.use 208° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
10 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 6 seconds
add 4 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy