{"title":"Dancong (Phoenix Oolong)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDancong, also called Phoenix Oolong, from Guangdong's Phoenix Mountain. Known for naturally fragrant, honeyed and floral aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wildflower-phoenix-oolong","title":"2026 Wildflower Phoenix Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildflower Phoenix Oolong is a dancong from Wudong Mountain in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong Province, with a more roasted, more oxidized profile than some of the lighter roasted dancongs we carry. It's very round and very sweet, with ripe fruit and jam notes. Crisp, but with no harsh astringency, and the roast is very well integrated. Overall an excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually for a dancong, it's a blend of several Phoenix Mountain cultivars rather than a single variety. Produced without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Mid-April 2026 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":68296288207071,"sku":null,"price":13.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":68296288239839,"sku":null,"price":24.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":68296288272607,"sku":null,"price":46.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/2026-wildflower-phoenix-dancong-oolong.webp?v=1793033924"},{"product_id":"yu-lan-xiang-dancong-oolong-magnolia-fragrance","title":"2026 Yu Lan Xiang Dancong Oolong (Magnolia Fragrance)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYu Lan Xiang\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly beautiful dancong oolong from Wudong Mountain, in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong Province. The liquor has a nice condensed quality to it, thick and round with naturally occurring aromatics of sweet magnolia and juicy grape. The tea is plush and smooth with no harsh astringency that can be typical of these oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYu Lan Xiang\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Magnolia Fragrance\") is named after its distinctive natural aroma, which comes entirely from the tea plant and the mastery of tea makers. Nothing is added to this tea for fragrance. It's also known as Magnolia Fragrance Phoenix oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly spring 2026 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":47445974384863,"sku":null,"price":13.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47445974417631,"sku":null,"price":24.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":47445974450399,"sku":null,"price":46.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/MagnoliaDancongPhoenixOolongsm.jpg?v=1758990052"},{"product_id":"huang-zhi-xiang-dancong-oolong-yellow-sprig","title":"2026 Huang Zhi Xiang Dancong Oolong (\"Yellow Sprig\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuang Zhi Xiang\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"Yellow Sprig\" or \"Gardenia Fragrance,\" is one of the historic Phoenix Mountain varietals with roots going back over 600 years. The liquor is easy going and approachable, with a mouthwatering sweetness and a fruitiness reminiscent of apricot or peach jam with floral gardenia notes. This light to medium-roasted tea has no excessive astringency and brews a peachy honey-colored cup that's quite pleasant to drink both Western and gong fu style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original mother bush for this cultivar is considered the oldest known tea plant in the Phoenix Mountain region. \"Dancong\" literally means \"single bush,\" referring to the traditional practice of picking and processing tea from individual bushes to preserve their unique characteristics. Like all dancong oolongs, its unique fragrance is naturally occurring and coaxed out with skillful tea processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring 2026 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":47445996994783,"sku":null,"price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47445997027551,"sku":null,"price":19.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":47445997060319,"sku":null,"price":36.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/2026YellowSpringDancongOolong.jpg?v=1792953445"},{"product_id":"sweet-potato-phoenix-oolong-fanshu-xiang-dancong","title":"2026 Sweet Potato Phoenix Oolong (Fanshu Xiang Dancong)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFanshu Xiang\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Sweet Potato Fragrance\") is a dancong oolong from Wudong Mountain in the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong Province. It's named for the natural fragrance of this particular variety of tea bush. In the cup it's super sweet upfront with a billowy mouthfeel, not overly floral, and very little to no astringency. The finish is mellow and engaging. Minerality comes in with later steeps, along with something closer to a roasted, sappy sweet potato. Really a lovely tea. Highly recommended and unlike most phoenix oolongs, this one is reasonably priced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Mid-April 2026 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":68295951253727,"sku":null,"price":10.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":68295951286495,"sku":null,"price":17.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":68295951319263,"sku":null,"price":33.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/2026-sweet-potato-phoenix-dancong-oolong.webp?v=1793033924"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thesteepingroom.com\/collections\/dancong-phoenix-oolong.oembed","provider":"The Steeping Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}