How do you brew Phoenix Dan Cong?

Brew Phoenix Dan Cong at 203°F (95°C). For gongfu style, steep 20-40 seconds (flash infusions); Western style, 3-4 minutes. Use Small gaiwan or Chaozhou clay pot with 5-6g per 100ml (gongfu). Expect 8-15+ infusions.

How much does Phoenix Dan Cong cost?

Entry-level Phoenix Dan Cong costs $15-30 / 100g (common cultivars like Mi Lan Xiang). Premium grades run $60-200+ / 100g (rare single-bush, old tree, competition grade).

How do you brew Phoenix Dan Cong?

Brew Phoenix Dan Cong at 203°F (95°C). For gongfu style, steep 20-40 seconds (flash infusions); Western style, 3-4 minutes. Use Small gaiwan or Chaozhou clay pot with 5-6g per 100ml (gongfu). Expect 8-15+ infusions.

How much does Phoenix Dan Cong cost?

Entry-level Phoenix Dan Cong costs $15-30 / 100g (common cultivars like Mi Lan Xiang). Premium grades run $60-200+ / 100g (rare single-bush, old tree, competition grade).

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Q: Where is Phoenix Dan Cong from?

Phoenix Dan Cong is produced in Chaozhou, Guangdong. Spring (April-May). Each Dan Cong variety comes from a single bush and mimics a specific fruit/flower fragrance.

Peach, almond, honey, complex, natural fruit

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Water Temp

203°F (95°C)

Infusions

8-15+

Harvest

Spring (April-May). Each Dan Cong variety comes from a single bush and mimics a specific fruit/flower fragrance.

Entry Price

$15-30 / 100g (common cultivars like Mi Lan Xiang)

Flavor Profile

Taste & Aroma

AromaIntense natural fruit, peach, almond, honey, gardenia (varies by cultivar)

TasteComplex and layered, the fruit fragrance is natural (no flavoring). Bitter-sweet opening, rich fruit mid-palate, enduring sweet aftertaste

ColorGolden to amber, bright

BodyFull, robust, mouth-filling

Brewing Guide

How to Brew It

Water

203°F (95°C)

Vessel

Small gaiwan or Chaozhou clay pot

Gongfu Time

20-40 seconds (flash infusions)

Western Time

3-4 minutes

Ratio

5-6g per 100ml (gongfu)

Infusions

8-15+

Read the general brewing guide →

Buying Guide

How to Buy Phoenix Dan Cong Without Getting Scammed

The Chinese tea market is vast and unregulated. Here's exactly what to look for — and what to run from.

Entry Level

$15-30 / 100g (common cultivars like Mi Lan Xiang)

Premium / Collector

$60-200+ / 100g (rare single-bush, old tree, competition grade)

Quality Check

Long, twisted, dark leaves. Dry aroma should be intensely fragrant, the fruit note should hit you immediately. Check for natural vs. added fragrance: natural Dan Cong aroma evolves across infusions; artificial fades after the first steep.

Common Scams

Artificially scented Dan Cong is common, the strong fruit aroma lasts only 1-2 infusions before going flat. Genuine Dan Cong should evolve across 8+ infusions. Non-Phoenix Mountain cultivars lack the shan yun (mountain character).

Search keywords that find the real thing

Phoenix Dan CongFenghuang DancongMi Lan XiangYa Shi XiangChao Zhou oolong

For the general principles behind every one of these checks — harvest dates, origin specificity, red flags — read our complete buying guide.

History

Where It Comes From

From the Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou, Guangdong, where tea bushes grow among fruit trees at high altitudes. Dan Cong means single bush, each tea comes from one specific bush, and each bush naturally mimics a different fragrance: honey orchid, duck shit (don't let the name fool you), almond, and more. The Chaozhou gongfu tea ceremony is considered the most refined in China.

Ideal For

Serious tea explorers and flavor hunters. If you're into wine, whiskey, or single-origin coffee, Dan Cong is your tea. Each cultivar is a completely different experience.