2023 Xing Ren Xiang Dancong
2023 Xing Ren Xiang Dancong
Aromatic Varietal Dancong
with Nutty Undertones
with Nutty Undertones
Xing Ren Xiang literally means "almond fragrance," and this unique varietal delivers that juicy fruity almond aroma like nothing else. Notes of almond, apricot, vanilla and cinnamon.
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
- ELEVATION600 METERS
- Xing Ren XiangTea Varietal
Xing Ren Xiang, or Almond Aroma is a uniquely savory nut-forward varietal that Huang Ruiguang and his family pick once a year from single bushes cultivated in Wudongshan. These bushes are not pruned back and picked sparingly to encourage deeper roots and more robust flavor year after year. The Huang Family’s meticulous hand processing yields a distinct roasted almond flavor, with notes of cooling pine.
Tasting Profile
- savory - almond, pistachio
- fruit - apricot
- floral - marigold, vanilla
- spice - pepper, cinnamon
- texture - thick, deep, lingering
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