{"title":"Chaoshan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChaoshan\u003c\/em\u003e encompasses the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang in Eastern Guangdong. This area is famous for Fenghuang Dancong, its local cuisine, as well as being the birthplace of the gongfu tea tradition. For more on Chaoshan tea culture see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eH0bYW-pNd8\u0026amp;t=885s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evideo.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wudong-old-bush-da-ye-mao","title":"2023 Wudong Old Bush Da Ye Mao","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2023. Final roast November 2024.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudong Mountain, Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unnamed cultivar, 'Da Ye Mao'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g tin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from a few 80-year-old seed propagated bushes on Wudong Mountain. This cultivar does not have an official name, nor does it belong to any of the 香型 (fragrance types) used to categorise phoenix dancong teas. We and Zoey have decided to use the name 'Da Ye Mao', which is the Chaoshan-dialect nickname farmers have given this cultivar. Despite the reference to 'Big Leaf' in the nickname, this tea should not be confused with Da Wu Ye, which is an entirely separate cultivar. Most bushes of this unnamed cultivar have been cut down because this cultivar is not well-suited for the lighter oxidation and lighter roasted bouquet-style dancong that is popular on the market. However, the old bush material of this cultivar is well-suited for multiple rounds of charcoal roasting. This tea has been roasted three times since being picked in 2023, with periods of rest in between. It offers a different experience to many other dancongs, with pronounced body and aftertaste and noticeable \u003cem\u003econgwei\u003c\/em\u003e. We suggest brewing Chaozhou style with a 1g\/10ml ratio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e the label on the tin says 2025, but this tea was picked in Spring 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42471426392127,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC09033.jpg?v=1760805912"},{"product_id":"2022-wudong-yangmei-ye","title":"2022 Wudong Yangmei Ye","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhong Xin Yan, Wudong Mountain, Guangdong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yangmei Ye (Bayberry Leaf)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g tin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYangmei Ye means 'Bayberry Leaf' and is so named because the leaves of this cultivar resemble the leaves of the Bayberry or Waxberry fruit tree (pictured below). A rare cultivar, Yangmei Ye is known for its unique aftertaste, which presents in the cheeks and is slightly sour and refreshing. This one is made from 60 year old bushes in Zhong Xin Yan Village on Wudong Mountain. Somewhat of an acquired taste, it’s recommended for those wanting to try something different from other common dancong varieties. We suggest trying different brew methods for this one in addition to typical Chaozhou style brewing. We often prefer brewing this tea with low ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC02340.jpg?v=1770187312\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42879257509951,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/AAF7A559-9725-4BB1-9656-B28AF8D7A15C.jpg?v=1770134150"},{"product_id":"2025-daan-zhu-ye","title":"2025 Da'an Zhu Ye","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da'an Village, Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong, 950m elevation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhu Ye (Bamboo Leaf)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Charcoal Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g tin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/products\/2022-wudong-yangmei-ye\"\u003eYangmei Ye\u003c\/a\u003e, this phoenix dancong is named for the shape of its leaves rather than its fragrance type. The Zhu Ye cultivar has long spindly leaves, resembling bamboo leaves. This one comes from the famous Da'an Village. Situated at 950m elevation, Da'an is known for its abundant ancient gardens, with over 1000 trees aged over 200 years. This dancong has been charcoal roasted twice since Spring 2025 harvest, and is smooth textured with low bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest trying different brew methods for this one beyond typical Chaozhou brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eH0bYW-pNd8?si=281JjI8Cy4IzbJ5x\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":42980664508479,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07467.jpg?v=1772707183"},{"product_id":"2025-wild-mi-lan-xiang","title":"2025 Wild Mi Lan Xiang","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da'an Village, Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong, 950m elevation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid Fragrance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple Charcoal Roast, final roast in January 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Spring 2025 dancong from abandoned Mi Lan Xiang bushes in the Da'an village area. Da'an Mi Lan Xiang has a different character compared to Mi Lan Xiang from other terroirs. Situated at 950m elevation, Da'an is known for its abundant ancient gardens, with over 1000 trees aged over 200 years. This dancong has been charcoal roasted three times since Spring 2025 harvest, most recently in January 2026. This dancong has a restrained and balanced aroma. It’s a good choice for high ratio Chaozhou gongfucha brewing to emphasise the juicy flavour and rounded texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eH0bYW-pNd8?si=281JjI8Cy4IzbJ5x\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":43745032896575,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43047547764799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07557.jpg?v=1774592469"},{"product_id":"2026-yashi-xiang","title":"2026 Yashi Xiang","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudongjiao Village, Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yashi Xiang (Duck Poo Fragrance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Medium Roast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium roast Yashi Xiang from Wudongjiao. 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