Golden Dawn Huang Dan 18 Year

Our Golden Dawn Huang Dan 18 year is in a class of high-mountain Dan Cong oolongs that were tribute teas during the Song Dynasty. This lot was harvested in 2006 from aged oolong trees estimated to be well over 80-100 years old. The roots of these trees now reach deep into the rich soils of the Phoenix Mountains, drawing minerals and spring water in an environment deemed perfect for developing strong, nuanced flavors. Its long, elegant reddish-brown strips of leaf turn green and with reddish color edges with steeping.

This lot is now 18 years aged. One will note its comparatively large leaves, an attribute not often found any longer in the Dan Congs exported from China. As well, the uniformity of the leaves reflects skill in the pluck and handling of the leaf. This lot was handmade by a local tea maker in a small village in Chaoan County, in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong Province.