Yu Lan Dan Cong (Magnolia Blossom)
Yu Lan Dan Cong (Magnolia Blossom)
Other names: Magnolia Dan Cong
This is a rare variant of Dan Cong and unique to Canton Tea Co. It is relatively high-grown and lightly baked to produce subtler floral flavours. Leading tea bloggers have rated this tea very highly. It rewards careful brewing and can stand multiple infusions if brewed with care.
This tea rivals my all time favorite tea, Gong Fu Girl
Our Buyer’s notes
“The thick tea liquor is mellow with a touch of sharp citrus well balanced by a good sweetness. The aroma is very floral yet delicate with a creamy hint and some nutiness.”
New Winter 2011 crop just arrived.
Read more about Magnolia Blossom oolong tea in Canton Tea School
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Range |
Connoisseur |
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Country |
China |
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Origin |
Wu Dong Mountain, Guang Dong Province, (Upper slopes - over 600m) |
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Harvest Date |
Winter 2009 |
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Leaf Appearance |
Dark green with a wrinkly surface and a peach-like fragrance |
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Aroma |
Elegant notes of magnolia, with a hint of radish fragrance on the finish. |
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Liquor |
Medium bodied, delicate flowery taste that increases through the infusions, good level of sweetness in the aftertaste |
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Tasting Notes |
Rich, mellow taste |
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Quick Brewing Instructions |
1 tbs per cup (200ml); water temperature 90°C (194°F); infuse 2 mins. For best results use plenty of tea in a gaiwan and make several quick infusions.
Read more in Canton Tea School. |
This tea rivals my all time favorite tea
Customer Reviews
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Remarkable Review by Vanessa at teaviews.com
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"The liquid was a pale golden yellow. The flavor of this tea is, in a word, remarkable. It is rich and complex, with a seemingly unending variety of flavor elements. Each sip revealed a new aspect to this tea’s amazing flavor."
For the full review go to:
http://www.teaviews.com/2011/01/07/review-canton-tea-co-magnolia-blossom-oolong-2/ (Posted on 3/16/11)
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A truly delicious Ooolong Review by Nigel
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This has definitely got to be one of my all time favourite teas. Everything about it leaves you wanting to rush back for another brew! I love the delicate aroma and the smooth ever so slightly sweet taste. I could easily get addicted to this one! (Posted on 1/29/11)
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The flavor of this tea is, in a word, remarkable. Review by Vanessa at Teaviews
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The flavor of this tea is, in a word, remarkable. It is rich and complex, with a seemingly unending variety of flavor elements.
Read full review here:
http://www.teaviews.com/2011/01/07/review-canton-tea-co-magnolia-blossom-oolong-2/ (Posted on 1/7/11)
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An excellent experience Review by Mike Dorosh at It's All About the Leaf
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"This teas leaves one fulfilled, content. It is perfectly suited to a quiet conversation with a friend, or some contemplation. Canton Tea’s YuLan Dancong is a very high quality tea and an excellent experience, that I recommend."
For the full review:
http://www.itsallabouttheleaf.com/663/tea-review-canton-tea-co-yu-lan-dan-cong/ (Posted on 1/7/11)
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This tea nearly knocked me over Review by Lainie P at Lainiesips.com
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"My first sip of this tea nearly knocked me over. Very strong, sweet floral notes, with a tingly, almost camphor-like “kicker” at the finish. It left my mouth in shock and wanting more."
For the full review:
http://www.lainiesips.com/2010/07/canton-tea-cos-yu-lan-dan-cong-magnolia-blossom-oolong-tea/ (Posted on 1/7/11)
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Canton Tea’s YuLan Dancong is a very high quality tea and an excellent experience, that I recommend. Review by Mike D
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This oolong from Canton Tea, hailing from the Wu Dong Mountain, Chao Zhou / Guan Dong, China. Yu Lan is associated with magnolias, and Dan Cong indicates a tea picked from a single bush. (There is some controversy in the Tea world about “single bush” vs another interpretation of the word as ’single trunk’, a sub varietal in which tea trees uncommonly branch off a larger single trunk. Oolongs need about 8-10kg of fresh leaves to produce 1kg of finished tea – which makes it unlikely that any tea commercially available in the west is sourced from a single tree and can be affordable. This is uber-tea geek silliness , and all I really know is if someone offers me a Dan Cong, I say as graciously and politely as possible – “YES! PLEASE!”)
This Yu Lan is a long, twisted leaf with golden tips and olive and blacks – indicative of a moderate to high level of oxidation (40-60%) associated with this region and style. The dry leaf has a very inviting floral nose, with a hint of stone fruit. This is a physically big, good looking leaf, and with this type of oolong, I recommend weighing the portions.
Brewed 3g of tea in 6oz water at 185F for 3 minutes in my oolong Xing teapot. There is an excellent floral nose with strong notes of apricot or peach. Clear bright yellow orange in the cup, with a bright taste of flowery stone fruit. Refreshing mouth feel, with just the right amount of dryness, and a pleasant sweet aftertaste. Both the aroma and aftertaste stay with you.
2nd infusion at 190F for 3:30 - this is a very nuanced cup, the aroma and taste become more balanced, more satisfying. This is the best infusion.
3rd infusion at 190F for 4 min. – The aroma remains pronounced, and the taste is not unpleasantly faded. There is a good dryness to this infusion.
The wet leaf opens to a full whole shape, with a excellent musky green smell and even olive green color, consistant with a high quality tea.
This teas leaves one fulfilled, content. It is perfectly suited to a quiet conversation with a friend, or some contemplation. Canton Tea’s YuLan Dancong is a very high quality tea and an excellent experience, that I recommend.
See more reviews of Canton Tea products at: http://www.itsallabouttheleaf.com/ (Posted on 6/16/10)
From £16.50 for 50g Sample: £5.00
From £15.50 for 25g Sample: £8.00
