Yu Lan Dan Cong (Magnolia Blossom)
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)
