{"product_id":"chaozhou-fenghuang-dancong-oolong-tea-milan-xiang-honey-orchid-aroma-no-6-ovanyu","title":"Chaozhou Fenghuang Dancong Oolong Tea – Milan Xiang (Honey-Orchid Aroma) No. 6 — ovanyu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Tree, One Tea — Fenghuang's Most Beloved Aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in the mist-covered peaks of the Fenghuang Mountains in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, a tradition of tea cultivation exists unlike any other in China. Here, individual tea trees — some decades, some centuries old — are harvested and processed separately, each producing a tea that reflects not just its growing environment, but the specific character of that single tree. This is Dancong: literally \"single bush,\" a philosophy of sourcing and craft that makes no two teas exactly alike, and that places the integrity of the individual plant above all else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many aromatic profiles of Fenghuang Dancong, Mi Lan Xiang — Honey-Orchid Aroma — is the most universally beloved: a natural, voluptuous fragrance in which the warm richness of ripe honey and the cool elegance of orchid coexist in a single cup, inseparable and unmistakable. ovanyu's Mi Lan Xiang No. 6 is crafted to express this profile at its most complete — deeply fragrant, honey-sweet, and long in every dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Mi Lan Xiang No. 6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Honey-Orchid Fragrance (Mì Lán Xiāng)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The defining character of this tea and the quality for which Fenghuang Dancong is celebrated globally: a natural, layered fragrance in which warm, ripe honey and cool, refined orchid are fully integrated — not competing, not taking turns, but present simultaneously in a way that no blending or processing can manufacture. In No. 6, this fragrance is at its richest and most settled: deep in the body of the cup, persistent through every infusion, and still present in the empty vessel long after the session has ended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney Sweetness, Grounded and Enduring (Mì Xiāng Chén Wěn Nóng Yù)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The honey quality of Mi Lan Xiang No. 6 is not a light or fleeting note — it is the structural foundation of the cup. Rich, warm, and completely natural — closer to raw honey or honeycomb than to sugar — it coats the palate from the first sip and sustains through the finish in a way that accumulates rather than fades. This is the mi xiang that Dancong collectors seek: unhurried, generous, and entirely the product of the tree and the mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid Elegance, Clear and Refined (Zhī Lán Huā Xiāng)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Woven through the honey depth of No. 6 is a cool, refined orchid note — slightly powdery, distinctly floral, and with a clarity that lifts the cup without lightening it. This is the lan xiang that distinguishes Mi Lan Xiang from other honey-profile Dancong: the floral note is not decoration. It is essential. It is what keeps the honey from becoming heavy and what makes the fragrance of this tea recognizable across a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney-Sweet Mouthfeel, Long Returning Sweetness (Mì Yùn Chí Jiū Huí Gān)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The body of No. 6 is round, smooth, and full — a mouthfeel that carries the honey fragrance into the palate experience without any astringency or sharpness. After the swallow, a long, returning sweetness builds slowly and stays — the hui gan that is the mark of quality Dancong, felt in the throat and returning with each breath long after the cup is empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Bush Fenghuang Craft, High-Mountain Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sourced from individual Dancong trees in the high-altitude growing zones of Fenghuang Mountain, where elevation, cool temperatures, and mineral mountain soils create the conditions for the natural mi lan xiang character. Processed through traditional Dancong methods: solar withering on bamboo trays, indoor withering and repeated tossing to develop oxidation and fragrance, rolling, and a carefully calibrated charcoal finish. Every step in service of the aroma. Nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fenghuang Dancong — Mi Lan Xiang (Honey-Orchid Aroma)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (honey sweetness forward, orchid integrated)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150g (5.29 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar withering, indoor withering and tossing, partial oxidation, rolling, charcoal finishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% single-origin Fenghuang Dancong oolong leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Brew (Chaozhou Gongfu Style — Strongly Recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaves: 8–10g | Water: 120–150ml | Temperature: 212°F (100°C) — full boil\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst infusion: 15–20 seconds. Add 10 seconds each round. Yields 10–15 infusions. Fenghuang Dancong is traditionally brewed in the Chaozhou Gongfu style with a high leaf-to-water ratio and very short steep times — a method that produces small, intensely concentrated cups in rapid succession. Use a small Chaozhou clay pot or porcelain Gaiwan. Warm the vessel thoroughly before adding leaf — the dry aroma of warmed Mi Lan Xiang is itself an experience worth pausing for. The honey-orchid fragrance peaks in the first three steeps; later rounds develop a deeper sweetness and longer finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Brew (Western Style)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaves: 4–5g | Water: 12 oz (350ml) | Temperature: 205–212°F (96–100°C)\u003cbr\u003e\nSteep 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Re-steep 2–3 times, adding 30 seconds each round. The honey-orchid character of No. 6 comes through clearly in a Western format, though the fragrance intensity is most pronounced in a concentrated Gongfu context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaves: 8–10g | Water: 600ml cold water\u003cbr\u003e\nRefrigerate 12–16 hours. Cold brewing foregrounds the honey sweetness and produces a naturally rich, floral brew with a long, clean finish — the orchid note is particularly clear in cold extraction. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Dancong, and what makes it different from other oolongs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Dancong — \"single bush\" — refers to a style of oolong production unique to the Fenghuang Mountains of Chaozhou, in which individual tea trees are harvested and processed separately rather than being blended at the garden level. This produces teas of remarkable aromatic specificity — each tree expressing its own character, shaped by its age, its position on the mountain, and its particular root environment. Dancong is also distinct from Wuyi rock oolong in its aromatic profile: where Wuyi oolongs are defined by mineral yan yun and roasted depth, Fenghuang Dancong is defined by natural floral and fruit aromatics — vivid, specific, and extraordinarily persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does Mi Lan Xiang mean, and how will I recognize it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Mi Lan Xiang translates literally as \"honey-orchid fragrance\" — a natural aromatic profile that emerges from specific Dancong trees and cannot be manufactured or approximated. You recognize it by the simultaneous presence of two seemingly opposite qualities: the warm, enveloping richness of honey and the cool, refined clarity of orchid. Neither alone. Both together. It is one of the most immediately distinctive aromas in all of Chinese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is No. 6 positioned within the ovanyu Mi Lan Xiang range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No. 6 is the medium-roast expression of Mi Lan Xiang in the ovanyu range — the point at which the honey sweetness is most grounded and enduring, the orchid is fully integrated into the body of the tea rather than sitting above it, and the overall character is at its most complete and satisfying. It is the reference expression: the one that most fully represents what Mi Lan Xiang is capable of when the roast and the cultivar are working together at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many infusions can I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Using Chaozhou Gongfu brewing, expect 10–15 infusions — Fenghuang Dancong is among the most infusion-rich teas in Chinese tea culture. The honey-orchid fragrance is most intense in the early rounds; later steeps reveal a quieter, rounder sweetness and a long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Mi Lan Xiang is one of the most universally appealing aromas in specialty tea — immediately recognizable, deeply pleasurable, and unlike anything in the Western tea canon. No. 6, as the most complete expression of this profile in the ovanyu range, is a gift of genuine distinction. ovanyu's packaging is designed with a refined aesthetic appropriate for meaningful personal and professional gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ovanyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983980527679,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4674\/9759\/files\/dry_9b4aa33c-be82-4243-ad6d-a413c0d5bc34.jpg?v=1790412265","url":"https:\/\/ovanyu.com\/products\/chaozhou-fenghuang-dancong-oolong-tea-milan-xiang-honey-orchid-aroma-no-6-ovanyu","provider":"我的商店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}