Olesya Rudloff
2y ago
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Sommer) from MyTeaPal Club
Very balanced and harmonious tea with third brew being especially delicious for me due to a slight herbal note, it’s sweetness and honey-like taste.
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Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer)
You Cai
- Type
- Black Tea
- Origin
- Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Fo Xiang
- Elevation
- 1200m
- Steeping instructions
- 85˚C / 185˚F Gongfu style: 1g : 25ml, 5-10s for 3 infusions, then increment by desired intensity Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 1g : 80ml Cold Brew: 1g : 150ml, 2+hrs
- Description
- This 2022 Fo Xiang Dian Hong was crafted using the traditional Dian Hong processing method, which includes withering, rolling, oxidation, and baking dry. The tea was picked with a one bud, two leaves standard, resulting in golden-tipped buds that contrast beautifully against the dark dry leaves. While Fengqing County is often credited as the birthplace of Dian Hong (Yunnan black tea) in 1939, Menghai County quickly followed in 1940, becoming an essential region for both Pu’er and black tea production. Today, Menghai remains one of Yunnan’s major centers for high-quality Dian Hong, producing teas with rich, full-bodied flavors and excellent aging potential. This tea is made from the Fo Xiang cultivar, which was developed by the Yunnan Province Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Tea, an authoritative research institute founded in 1938. It comes from a tea garden maintained by the institute, ensuring high standards in cultivation and processing. The name Fo Xiang (佛香, "Buddha Fragrance") does not literally refer to the scent of Buddha, but instead derives from Menghai’s historical name, Fo Hai. A crossbreed between Yunnan’s large-leaf cultivar and Fujian’s small-leaf cultivar, Fo Xiang combines the depth and strength of Yunnan black teas with the smooth, sweet characteristics of Fujian’s black teas. It has been recognized as an excellent cultivar at the provincial level, prized for its complex aroma and refined taste. This Fo Xiang Dian Hong brews into a deep amber liquor with a honeyed, malty aroma. Its taste is smooth and rich, with notes of caramel, dried fruit, and floral undertones, making it an exceptional representation of Menghai's growing reputation in Dian Hong production.
Shipped in July 2023
Member posts
Tea Muro 🍵🐱
3y ago
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Western brewing session, tastes great not only with GongFu
Kurt Johansen
3y ago
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Very nice tea. Darker sweet flavor like cocoa and caramel, but in very balanced way. Floral aroma on the… more
- sweet
- cocoa
- caramel
- floral (aroma only)
JuliaM
3y ago
Ive really been enjoying black teas this summer. After 4 gongfu brews I started to stack brew this into a mug. Added caulk and sweetner. Yummy tea! Vibrant, malty, citrus oil. A bit drying in my mouth so I took off a sta… more
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Smooth, malty sweetness. Juicy mouth feel. Later infusions I did a stack brew to add to a mug. Added sweetner and milk and it was scrumptious! Warming body feel Slight drying on t… more
- roasted
- woody
- sweet
- brown sugar
- malt
- citrus
- mineral
Jenn archbold
3y ago
Just gobbling this gentle, honey, wheat tea. It’s lovely.
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Katherine
3y ago
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Trying this one again, correctly this time! It's much better this way. It does lose complexity more quickly than I'd like, but it remained much stronger. It also had more sweet ste… more
- fruity
- vegetal
- honey
- umami
Christian Wicks
3y ago
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
- floral
- vegetal
- fruity
- sweet
- honey
Jenn archbold
3y ago
Another wonderful session with the MyTeaPal pals! Wonderful complex Fo Xiang Dian Hong: wheat, honey, resins, fruit, earthy. Like a nice walk in the country
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Complex lovely honey, wheat, resin, fruits. Like taking a walk in the country
- honey
- resin
- wheat
- fruit
Matthew
3y ago
A very nice type specimen of a good dianhong. I will always concede to a shai hong when it comes to Yunnan hongcha, but this had some good flavor and developed a very nice caramelized sweetness by the final infusion.
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
Eyes - Dry Leaf: curled dark brown leaves with fuzzy golden trichomes Nose - Dry Leaf: malt, cocoa, burnt wood, and blackcurrant jam Nose - Wet Leaf: deep woods and cocoa, with u… more
- malt
- honey
- blackcurrant
- mint
- cocoa
- green apple skin
- caramel
Sunflower13
3y ago
The sixth infusion was heavenly, the others were meh. I need to play more with this tea.
Fo Xiang Dian Hong (2022 Summer) from MyTeaPal Club
This tea has a fantastic smell, but it’s too mild for me at short steeping times. I think I’m going to revisit this tea and start with longer times at once.
- fruity
- jam