Black Tea: Wuyi Mountain "Wuyi Feizixiao" No. 6 — ovanyu

Light as a Name, Deep as a Mountain — Wuyi Feizixiao

Within the tradition of Wuyi Mountain black tea, Feizixiao — "Flying Concubine's Smile" — occupies a particular position: lighter in body than the honey-depth of Zhengshan Xiaozhong, more immediately aromatic than the starchy warmth of Jin Jun Mei, and defined by a quality that is rarer than either in fine Chinese black tea: a natural, vivid floral-fruit fragrance that is bright, generous, and immediately joyful.

Sourced from Wuyi Mountain tea trees in Fujian Province — where mineral mountain soils, altitude, and cool humidity create conditions for exceptional natural aromatics — ovanyu's Feizixiao No. 6 is the most approachable and immediately pleasurable expression in the ovanyu black tea range. The floral note opens the cup. The fruit sweetness carries through it. And the long, clean finish leaves nothing heavy behind. This is the Wuyi black tea for every occasion — and the one that requires the least explanation to love.

Why Feizixiao No. 6

• Vivid Floral-Fruit Fragrance (Huā Guǒ Xiāng) — The defining character of Feizixiao and the quality that makes it immediately distinctive among Wuyi black teas: a natural, bright floral-fruit fragrance in which rose, peach blossom, and a gentle lychee sweetness coexist in an open, generous cup aroma. This is not the warm, interior orchid of Shui Xian or the starchy depth of Jin Jun Mei — it is fragrance that rises freely, fills the space around the cup, and makes itself known without effort. It is the most immediately appealing aromatic profile in the ovanyu black tea range.
• Naturally Sweet Fruit Warmth (Guǒ Tián Xiāng) — Below the floral brightness, a warm, naturally sweet fruit quality — ripe peach, dried longan, a soft tropical sweetness — adds body and depth to the cup without weight or heaviness. This guo tian xiang is the quality that sustains the Feizixiao experience beyond the first impression: still present in the middle steeps, still contributing to the long, clean finish when the floral note has begun to settle. It is what makes this tea satisfying rather than simply pretty.
• Clean, Bright Body — Light and Complete — Feizixiao No. 6 has a body that is lighter than Zhengshan Xiaozhong No. 6 and less structured than Jin Jun Mei — clean, bright, and refreshingly undemanding. There is no astringency, no bitterness, and no heaviness: the cup finishes cleanly and immediately and calls for the next sip without lingering weight. This lightness is not a limitation — it is what allows the floral-fruit character to express so freely and so completely.
• Long, Naturally Sweet Finish — After the bright opening and the fruit warmth, No. 6 finishes with a long, naturally sweet return — clean and warm, arriving after the swallow and building gently in the throat. This finish is lighter and more immediately accessible than the hui gan of Jin Jun Mei — it does not require patience or experience to notice. It simply stays, pleasantly, for as long as it is welcome.
• Wuyi Mountain Origin, Traditional Black Tea Process — Sourced from Wuyi Mountain tea trees in Fujian Province and processed through traditional Chinese black tea methods: withering, rolling, full oxidation, and drying. Non-smoked. The floral-fruit character of Feizixiao is entirely the product of the cultivar, the mountain environment, and the traditional process — with nothing added and nothing masked.

What's Inside

Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China
Type: Wuyi Feizixiao — Floral-Fruit Black Tea
Aromatic Profile: Floral (rose, peach blossom) + Fruit sweetness (peach, longan, lychee)
Net Weight: 150g (5.29 oz)
Processing: Withering, rolling, full oxidation, drying — non-smoked
Ingredients: 100% single-origin Wuyi Mountain black tea leaves

How to Brew

Hot Brew (Gongfu Style — Recommended)
Leaves: 5–6g | Water: 150–200ml | Temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C)
First infusion: 15–20 seconds. Add 15 seconds each round. Yields 5–8 infusions. The floral-fruit character of Feizixiao is most vivid at slightly below boiling — enough heat to open the leaf fully, not so much as to flatten the bright aromatic notes. The floral fragrance peaks in the first two steeps; the fruit sweetness deepens from the third infusion onward; the clean sweetness of the finish is most sustained in the later rounds.

Hot Brew (Western Style)
Leaves: 3–4g | Water: 12 oz (350ml) | Temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C)
Steep 2–3 minutes. The floral-fruit character comes through immediately and clearly in a Western format — bright, naturally sweet, and effortlessly enjoyable. Re-steep once with an additional 30 seconds. Excellent served over ice, where the fruit sweetness becomes particularly vivid.

Cold Brew
Leaves: 6–8g | Water: 600ml cold water
Refrigerate 10–14 hours. Cold extraction produces an exceptionally bright, naturally sweet brew in which the floral and fruit notes come forward with remarkable clarity — clean, refreshing, and one of the most immediately pleasurable cold teas in the ovanyu range. Serve at room temperature or over ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Feizixiao, and how does it relate to Zhengshan Xiaozhong and Jin Jun Mei?
A: All three are Wuyi Mountain black teas sharing the same mountain origin and the same traditional processing approach, but they are distinct expressions with different aromatic profiles and different raw material standards. Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong) is honey-forward and full-bodied, made from bud-plus-leaves. Jin Jun Mei is made exclusively from the single spring bud and is defined by its shu xiang (sweet potato), honey, and floral complexity. Feizixiao sits between them in approach but apart from them in character: defined by a bright, natural floral-fruit fragrance that neither of the others carries. It is the most immediately aromatic and accessible expression in the ovanyu Wuyi black tea range.

Q: What does "Feizixiao" mean?
A: Feizixiao — 飞子笑 — translates as "Flying Concubine's Smile," a name that evokes lightness, elegance, and a natural joy. It is a fitting name for a tea defined by a floral-fruit character that is genuinely bright and immediately pleasurable — a tea that announces itself with warmth rather than weight.

Q: Is this suitable for someone new to Chinese black tea?
A: Feizixiao No. 6 is one of the most approachable teas in the entire ovanyu range — not just within the black tea category. The floral-fruit fragrance is immediately appealing and requires no prior context or comparison to appreciate. It is the Wuyi black tea to begin with, and one that rewards returning to regardless of experience level.

Q: Can I add milk?
A: The floral-fruit character of Feizixiao is best appreciated on its own — milk will soften the brightness and partially obscure the floral note. For those who prefer a richer cup, a very small amount of whole milk can work with the fruit sweetness. Served over ice, however, No. 6 is exceptional without any addition.

Q: Is this suitable as a gift?
A: Feizixiao No. 6 is one of the most universally appealing gifts in the ovanyu range — immediately pleasurable, naturally distinctive, and accessible to anyone who enjoys fragrant, naturally sweet tea. Its floral-fruit character makes a strong first impression without requiring any explanation. ovanyu's packaging is designed with a refined aesthetic appropriate for meaningful personal and professional gifting.