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Xing Ren Xiang 12g
SKU:
B259
Sourced from ancient tea clusters about 150 years old, growing above 1,100 meters in Wudong Mountain, this tea is produced in very limited quantities. Meticulously crafted using traditional charcoal-roasting techniques (an intangible cultural heritage), it offers a distinctive almond and dried fruit aroma.
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About
Ju Duo Zai is a celebrated variety representing the almond aroma type - one of the ten classic aroma profiles of Fenghuang Dancong. Its name comes from the deep, dense, and sharp serrations along the leaf edges, which resemble tiny saws. A small-arbor, medium-leaf variety, it originated from single-plant selection within the natural hybrid offspring of Fenghuang Shuixian. Renowned for its distinctive natural almond aroma and pronounced high-mountain character, it stands as a premium benchmark among Fenghuang Dancong teas.
Tea tree
Approximately 150-year-old ancient cluster tea trees.
Environment
Facing the East China Sea, the area is often cloud- and mist-shrouded year-round, with significant diurnal temperature variation. The soil is deep, fertile volcanic weathered earth, rich in minerals.
Tea tasting
Aroma:
- Signature note: Refined, enduring almond and dried fruit fragrance.
- Supporting notes: Rich honey and floral layers, with a lasting sweetness in the empty cup.
Mouthfeel:
- Smooth, sweet, and refreshing on the palate, with a full, rounded liquor.
- High-mountain character: Pronounced sweet aftertaste and throat resonance, where alpine freshness merges with almond notes, accompanied by a lingering cool sensation.
Liquor color:
The tea soup is orange-yellow, bright, and clear, displaying a golden ring where the liquid meets the cup, a visual hallmark known as the “golden rim.” This effect is caused by light refraction through abundant theaflavins and tea colloids, indicating rich inner quality and superior texture.
Craftsmanship
Main processes
- Sun withering → Air withering → Leaf shaking (leaf collision) → Fixation → Rolling → Charcoal roasting
Craftsmanship
- Withering: Given its serrated leaf blade structure, extra care is needed to bring out the almond aroma.
- Charcoal Roasting: Using litchi charcoal, roasting is done multiple times at medium to low temperatures to shape the aroma and enhance the richness of the tea soup.
Storage recommendations
- Short-term (3–6 months): Keep sealed in a cool, dry, odor-free place.
- Long-term: Double-seal in an aluminum bag + tin, stored in a stable, dark, dry environment.
How to prepare?
We recommend using water with as little mineral content as possible.
First rinse the leaves with hot water, then steep for the given time after each infusion:
| temperature | ratio | 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. | 6. | 7. | 8. | 9. | 10. |
| 100 °C | 1 g / 25 ml | 5 s | 0 s | 0 s | 0 s | 0 s | 0 s | 0 s | 1 s | 2 s | 3 s |
| 11. | 12. | 13. | 14. | 15. | 16. | 17. | 18. | 19. | 20. | ||
| 5 s | 7 s | 10 s | 20 s | 35 s | 55 s | 80 s | 2 min | 3 min | 5 min |
| Place / Garden | Wu Dong Shan 乌岽山 |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1100 m a.s.l |
| Origin | Guangdong |
| Harvest / Year of Production | spring 2026 |
| Type | Ju Duo Zai |
| Age of trees | 150 years |
| Taste | fruity, sweet |
