Chaozhou Fenghuang Dancong Oolong Tea – Milan Xiang (Honey-Orchid Aroma) No. 04 — ovanyu

The Fullest Expression of Honey and Orchid — Mi Lan Xiang at Its Most Complete

There is a version of Mi Lan Xiang that exists beyond preference — a version in which the honey and the orchid are no longer two qualities in dialogue but a single, unified character that cannot be separated into its components. ovanyu's Mi Lan Xiang No. 04 is that version.

Sourced from mature Fenghuang Dancong trees in the high-altitude rock-and-mist gardens of Chaozhou, Guangdong Province — where elevation, cool temperatures, and mineral mountain soils create the conditions for natural aromatic intensity that no other region produces — and finished with a medium roast at its most precise: enough heat to fully integrate the honey and orchid into the body of the tea, develop the mouthfeel to its richest, and allow the hui gan sweetness to build its longest return. No. 04 is Mi Lan Xiang fully realized: the reference expression of this celebrated aromatic profile, and the standard against which the others in the ovanyu range make sense.

Why Mi Lan Xiang No. 04

• Honey-Orchid Fully Unified (Mì Lán Xiāng — Deep Integration) — In No. 04, the honey and orchid aromatics of the Mi Lan Xiang profile have reached their most complete integration. Neither foregrounds itself; neither recedes. The honey is warm, deep, and completely natural — closer to aged honeycomb than fresh nectar. The orchid is cool, slightly powdery, and refined. Together, in No. 04, they are a single fragrance: layered, evolving across infusions, and present from the first warmed vessel through the last empty cup. This is the mi lan xiang that Dancong collectors return to season after season.
• Grounded, Enduring Honey Sweetness (Mì Xiāng Chén Wěn Nóng Yù) — The honey character in No. 04 is fully structural — not a note above the cup but the foundation of it. Rich, warm, and sustained through every sip and every steep, it coats the palate completely without any sharpness or flatness. This is the honey that does not announce itself and does not leave: it simply remains, deepening with each infusion, and present in the long, warm finish long after the session has ended.
• Refined Orchid Clarity (Zhī Lán Huā Xiāng — Woven, Not Floating) — Where lighter roast expressions of Mi Lan Xiang carry the orchid as a bright, lifted note above the honey, in No. 04 it has been woven into the body of the tea by the medium roast — cooler, more interior, and more lasting. It is most present in the dry leaf aroma, in the cup aroma after the pour, and in the long, floral aftertaste that persists in the throat. This is the lan xiang at its most refined: not decoration, not contrast, but the quality that makes the honey complete.
• Rich Mouthfeel, Longest Returning Sweetness (Mì Yùn Chí Jiū Huí Gān) — The body of No. 04 is the fullest in the ovanyu Mi Lan Xiang range: round, smooth, and completely without astringency, carrying the unified honey-orchid character through the palate experience with a weight and persistence that lighter expressions do not achieve. The hui gan — the returning sweetness after the swallow — is also the longest: building slowly, arriving fully, and remaining through the breath long after the cup is empty. This is the mouthfeel of a tea that has been given everything it needed to be completely itself.
• Medium Roast at Full Precision — The Craft of Integration — No. 04 represents the medium roast applied at the highest level of craft: heat calibrated precisely to this specific cultivar, this specific aromatic profile, and this specific intention. The roast has done its work completely: integrating the honey and orchid into a unified character, developing the body to its richest, and allowing the natural sweetness of the mountain-grown leaf to express through the cup without distortion. The fire has served the tree. The tree defines the cup.

What's Inside

Origin: Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China
Cultivar: Fenghuang Dancong — Mi Lan Xiang (Honey-Orchid Aroma)
Roast: Medium — full integration, honey-forward with woven orchid
Net Weight: 150g (5.29 oz)
Processing: Solar withering, indoor withering and tossing, partial oxidation, rolling, medium charcoal finishing
Ingredients: 100% single-origin Fenghuang Dancong oolong leaves

How to Brew

Hot Brew (Chaozhou Gongfu Style — Essential)
Leaves: 8–10g | Water: 120–150ml | Temperature: 212°F (100°C) — full boil
First infusion: 15–20 seconds. Add 10 seconds each round. Yields 12–18 infusions. No. 04 rewards the Chaozhou Gongfu method above all — the high leaf ratio and rapid short steeps allow the honey-orchid character to express across its full range, from the concentrated intensity of the first cups to the quieter, sweeter depth of the later rounds. Warm the vessel thoroughly; the dry leaf aroma of No. 04 at full warmth is itself worth pausing for.

Hot Brew (Western Style)
Leaves: 4–5g | Water: 12 oz (350ml) | Temperature: 205–212°F (96–100°C)
Steep 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Re-steep 2–3 times, adding 30 seconds each round. The integrated character of No. 04 holds up well to Western brewing — the honey sweetness and orchid clarity both come through fully, and the hui gan is present even in a single long steep.

Cold Brew
Leaves: 8–10g | Water: 600ml cold water
Refrigerate 14–18 hours. Cold extraction foregrounds the honey sweetness and produces a rich, naturally sweet brew with a long, clean floral finish. The orchid note is particularly clear in cold extraction. Serve at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does No. 04 differ from No. 6 in the ovanyu Mi Lan Xiang range?
A: Both are medium roast expressions of the same Mi Lan Xiang aromatic profile, but they represent different points of integration and depth. No. 6 is the more open, accessible expression — the honey and orchid are clearly present and immediately pleasurable, the body is rich, and the hui gan is long. No. 04 is the reference expression: the integration point at which the honey and orchid have become fully unified rather than layered, the body is at its richest and most complete, and the returning sweetness is the longest in the range. For those who want to experience Mi Lan Xiang at its most fully realized, No. 04 is the answer.

Q: What makes Fenghuang Dancong different from other Chinese oolongs?
A: Fenghuang Dancong is unique in two ways. First, it is produced from individual trees — "single bush" — rather than garden-blended leaves, which means each tea directly reflects the character of its specific source plant. Second, the natural aromatic profiles of Dancong cultivars — honey, orchid, ginger flower, jasmine, and many others — are expressions of the tree's genetics and the mountain's environment, not the result of flavoring or blending. Mi Lan Xiang is the most celebrated of these natural profiles: a fragrance so distinctive and so clearly natural that it has made Fenghuang Dancong one of the most sought-after oolong categories globally.

Q: How many infusions can I expect from No. 04?
A: Using Chaozhou Gongfu brewing, expect 12–18 infusions — the fully integrated character and rich body of No. 04 make it one of the most infusion-resilient teas in the ovanyu range. The honey-orchid fragrance is most intense in the early rounds; later steeps reveal a quieter, more settled sweetness and a long, clean finish that is equally worth staying for.

Q: Is this suitable for someone new to Dancong?
A: No. 04 is the most complete expression in the range — best appreciated by those with some experience of Dancong or oolong. For a first encounter with Mi Lan Xiang, No. 6 offers the same aromatic profile in a slightly more open, accessible form. No. 04 is where you go when you want to understand the full depth of what this cultivar and this profile can be.

Q: Is this suitable as a gift?
A: Mi Lan Xiang No. 04 is among the most distinguished gifts in the ovanyu range — the reference expression of one of the most celebrated aromatic profiles in Chinese tea, presented at its most complete. It is a gift that communicates genuine knowledge and the highest level of consideration. ovanyu's packaging is designed with a refined aesthetic appropriate for the most meaningful personal and professional gifting.