Oolong - NEW
Oolong teas are partially oxidized teas, typically in the 10-70% range. Thanks to the optional level of oxidation, Oolong teas offer the widest range of flavors among all tea categories. In addition, Oolong teas can also be roasted, again on many levels, which further develops their taste and aroma. Further processing gives them a variety of shapes, from long minimally shaped leaves to small rolled lumps. Traditionally, the most of the Oolong teas are produced in China and Taiwan, but they are slowly starting to appear in other tea-producing countries as well. In older tea literature, typically translated from the French, one may see Oolong teas referred to as blue or blue-green teas. Very often, Oolongs are incorrectly called partially fermented teas.
2025 Muzha Competition Tie Guan Yin - Winning Tea (Finest Grade) - 300 g
165,18 € excl. VAT
2025 Hsinchu One Plum Blossom Award Competition Grade Taiwan Oriental Beauty Oolong 150 g
165,18 € excl. VAT
Old Tree Phoenix Oolong - Honey Orchid Aroma | Wudong Feng Huang Dan Cong Mi Lan Xiang
19,82 € excl. VAT
Meghalayi Lakyrsiew Orthodox Oolong AV2
19,37 € excl. VAT
Fujian All Seasons Oolong | Zhang Zhou Si Ji Chun Wu Long
4,46 € excl. VAT
Anxi Golden Osmanthus Oolong | Huang Jin Gui Wu Long Cha
8,57 € excl. VAT
Old Tree Phoenix Oolong - Duck Shit Aroma | Wudong Feng Huang Dan Cong Ya Shi Xiang
19,82 € excl. VAT
Phoenix Dancong Aroma Types
Among all Chinese oolong teas, Phoenix Dancong (凤凰单枞) is celebrated for its extraordinary range of natural aromas, each one arising spontaneously from the leaf itself rather than any scenting or blending. Growers in Chaozhou long ago discovered that every ancient tea bush on Phoenix Mountain carried its own unique fragrance, and over generations they began to name and propagate these lines according to their dominant scent. Each reflects subtle differences in cultivar, terroir, and craft: some bright and floral, others warm and spicy or fruit-sweet. This aroma-type system has become the soul of Phoenix Dancong appreciation, turning every cup into a dialogue between the tea maker, the mountain, and the flowers of imagination.
Phoenix Dancong 凤凰单枞茶: Seven Centuries of Fragrance and Craft
It is widely known that Phoenix Mountain (凤凰山) in Chaozhou, eastern Guangdong Province, is the home of Chinese oolong tea and the birthplace of Phoenix Dancong (凤凰单枞茶). The region has cultivated and processed tea for over 700 years, earning renown both within China and abroad. As early as 1956, the Shiguping Oolong Tea from Phoenix Town was recognized as a nationally acclaimed tea.
Oolong Tea — Between Green and Black, Between Fragrance and Fire
Among all tea families, oolong (乌龙茶 Wūlóng chá) stands at the threshold between green freshness and black depth — a world where fragrance, fire, and patience intertwine. Born in the misty mountains of Fujian and refined in Taiwan’s highlands, oolong teas are celebrated for their complexity, elegance, and endless variation. From the floral clarity of Tieguanyin 铁观音 to the honeyed amber of Oriental Beauty 东方美人, each leaf tells a story of transformation — the meeting of leaf and flame, nature and craft, yin and yang in a single cup.
Why Do Dancong Teas Vary So Much in Price?
When it comes to Phoenix Dancong (凤凰单丛), prices can range widely—even within the same variety. Why is that? Ultimately, it all comes down to quality. The price of Phoenix Dancong tea is never arbitrary—it reflects the tea’s journey from tree to cup. Spring harvests bring brilliance, high altitudes bring refinement, and old or ancient trees bring unmatched depth and heritage. Whether one chooses a modest young-bush summer tea or a rare single-tree spring harvest from a centuries-old giant, each cup tells a story of its origin.
Yinhua Xiang Dancong or How Fragrant Is “Duck Shit Aroma” Tea, Really?
In the Chaozhou–Shantou (潮汕) region of Guangdong, there exists a tea with one of the strangest names in the tea world: “Duck Shit Aroma” (鸭屎香 Yāshǐxiāng). Despite the oddity—and perhaps off-putting impression—of its name, this oolong is famous for having one of the most intense, high-pitched fragrances of all Chinese teas. The highest peak of the Phoenix range is Wudong Mountain (乌岽山), rising 1,391 meters and cloaked in mist year-round. Its rich organic soil and lush biodiversity make it an ideal terroir for tea.
The World of Oolong: A Journey Through Fragrance, Fire, and Mountain Mist
In the hush of morning, when mist clings to mountain ridges and the first rays of sunlight brush across tender leaves, a farmer’s hand gently plucks the shoots destined to become oolong tea. These leaves, still carrying the breath of the mountain air, will travel a long journey — through sunlight, through the quiet rhythm of indoor resting, through the dance of hands that bruise their edges and awaken hidden aromas, through the fire of roasting that coaxes forth depth and resonance. By the time they reach your cup, they hold not just flavor, but the memory of clouds, cliffs, and centuries of patient craft.
What is GABA tea?
GABA is gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is a chemical that occurs naturally in the brain. Many scientific studies say that when taken as a supplement, GABA can help lower high blood pressure and promote an overall sense of well-being. GABA tea is specifically processed with the aim that the naturally occurring GABA acid can be available in a higher amount than when a traditional processing of tea is used. Drinking GABA tea is one of the healthiest ways to increase your intake of gamma-aminobutyric acid.
Chinese cultivar Bai Ya Qi Lan 白芽奇兰
There are many tea cultivars for processing Oolong tea in southern Fujian, such as Tie Guan Yin, Jin Guan Yin, Huang Dan, Mao Xie, Ben Shan and many others. One of the famous tea cultivars from this area is Bai Ya Qi Lan 白芽奇兰, which is widely planted in the tea gardens of the Daqinshan area of Pinghe County. It is one of the four famous teas of Fujian, the other three being Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi Rock Tea and Zhangping Shui Xian. Bai Ya Qi Lan is a tea of unique quality. Although its processing is similar to that of Tie Guan Yin, it has its own very distinctive character. Bai Ya Qi Lan is the second most successful export Oolong from southern Fujian, sitting just next to Tie Guan Yin. We can freely translate the name of this Oolong as "the scent of a rare orchid".