{"product_id":"mi-lan-xiang-idos-novenyekrol","title":"Mi Lan Xiang dancong (old bush)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMi Lan Xiang 老枞蜜兰香 – “Honey Orchid” dancong about old plants (2025)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMi Lan Xiang\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic scent type of fenghuang (phoenix) dancong oolongs, its name literally means “honey-orchid scent.” The “lao cong” designation refers to old, long-established tea bushes; these give the cup deeper, more mineral, resinous-woody layers and a denser body than younger plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The spring 2025 harvest is clean, honey-sweet and long-lasting – the opening notes are orchid, followed by lychee\/longan, brown sugar and subtle roasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fenghuang Mountains (Guangdong, Chaozhou), the birthplace of the style. Wudong Mountain and its surroundings are highly regarded as the growing area for dancong teas; the mountainous, foggy microclimate and rocky soil give the tea its long-lasting, fragrant-mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRaw material \u0026amp; picking:\u003c\/strong\u003e old dancong bushes ( \u003cem\u003elao cong\u003c\/em\u003e ) – the age limit of “old tree” is not uniformly defined (often ranging from several decades to 80–100+ years), but the goal is a deeper, “layered” profile. Picked in April, typically 1 bud + 2 leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProcessing in brief:\u003c\/strong\u003e withering → \u003cem\u003eyao qing\u003c\/em\u003e (shaking\/enzymatic oxidation) → fixing → winding → drying → multi-stage, charcoal roasting ( \u003cem\u003etan bei\u003c\/em\u003e ) with resting periods, which highlights the honey-floral and dried fruit line and gives a stable, long-lasting cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and aroma profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e aroma of honey, orchid and white flowers; mouthfeel of litchi\/longan, ripe peach, brown sugar\/caramel, with subtle roasted-woody notes. Body is silky, medium-full, with a long, sweet and structured finish. The \u003cem\u003elao cong\u003c\/em\u003e base complements the floral peaks with mineral, deeper tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's so lovable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant and serious at the same time: the \"honey-orchid\" peaks typical of dancongs are supported by the deeper, calmer core of old plants. It can be brewed for a long time, gives many pours; it looks beautiful in both a porcelain gaiwan (cleaner aromas) and a porous clay pot (rounder body).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAsian (gongfu):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 g \/ 100–120 ml, 95–98 °C. After a short “wake-up” (5–8 sec), 1st infusion 8–12 sec, then increase gradually. 8–12+ infusions. Tip: hot water, short times – this way the floral-honey profile remains pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern method:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 g \/ 300–350 ml, 92–95 °C, 2–3 min. ±30 sec according to taste; can be re-soaked 1–2 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCold brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 g \/ 1 l filtered water, 6–10 hours in the refrigerator. A clean, low-tannin, honey-floral drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUseful tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e water with low mineral content brings out the aroma best; for a freshly roasted batch, a few weeks of rest will further round out the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Teavolution Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":51228853895515,"sku":"TEA-CN-DCG-LAOMILAN-30G","price":7260.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/4560\/8539\/files\/mi-lan-xiang-laocong-3_d9222c3a-0d51-4e03-bc12-ece908d0bf19.jpg?v=1756039611","url":"https:\/\/teavolution.eu\/en\/products\/mi-lan-xiang-idos-novenyekrol","provider":"Teavolution Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}