Gina VorKeller
2y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring)
MyTeaPal Club
- Type
- Oolong Tea
- Origin
- Dongjiao Village, Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China
- Cultivar
- Ya Shi Xiang
- Elevation
- 750m
- Steeping instructions
- 100˚C / 212˚F Chaozhou Gongfu style: 1g:15ml-1g:20ml, flash steeping for first 5 infusions, then increment steeping time gradually while keeping it under 30s. Regular Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 10s+5s Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min+1min Bowl style: 1g : 80ml
- Description
- Ya Shi Xiang means duck shit aroma in Chinese. This is a relatively traditional Ya Shi Xiang dancong, which is moderately oxidized, rather than the more modern ones that are greener and lightly oxidized. It has some dried fruit and floral notes that are elegant and long-lasting. The flavor is sweet with a soft texture. The unique tale of this tea and its peculiar name tells us exactly how special it is. Due to its unique character, farmers would spread lies about their precious tea so that others wouldn’t be tempted to steal it. Because the soil on which the tea trees grow has a distinct yellowish-brown color, the farmers would tell outsiders that this color came from all the duck shit in the soil, hoping to dissuade interest. This eventually served as the basis for the strange and humorous name of this cultivar.
Shipped in March 2023
Member posts
Katherine
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Overnight cold brew! The color is golden. The aroma and taste are surprisingly floral and vegetal. The aftertaste is bitter that fades into floral nectar.
- floral
- vegetal
- bitter
- nectar
Katherine
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
As before, it's a good tea, it's just light! Even with the higher leaf ratio, it's hard to keep the flavor going. That said, I was able to keep increasing the time to keep it enjoy… more
- roasted
- sweet
- nutty
- floral
- mineral
- vegetal
- sour
Katherine
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
There was less leaf left than I'd hoped, so I played around with water to try to balance it better. I'm not sure it worked well, given how quickly it got mild. There was almost no… more
- sweet
- peanut
- roasted
Gina VorKeller
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Gina VorKeller
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Myr
3y ago
Lovely Easter morning. This also motivated me to finally get a scale to weigh out the leaf as I tend to be conservative when scooping out and then regret it later. Please don’t judge me as at least I finally learned! LOL… more
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Maria
3y ago
Quick session with breakfast. A delightfully interesting Dancong that changed with each infusion.
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Very interesting tea. Delightful and fruity
- fruity
- papaya
- mango
- floral
- orchid
Josette Crane
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Duck shit tea!! Beautiful flowery aroma Smooth taste Love it
- floral
JuliaM
3y ago
Tasting DanCong today. I enjoyed both but the Ya Shi was my preference because of the buttery notes.
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Lighter roasted notes. Salted peanuts, sweet butter pastry, marzipan, cherry pie. Dry on tongue to juicy mouth watering. cooling with breathe, buttery down throat.
- floral
- vegetal
- nutty
- peanut
- roast nut
- orchid
- sweet
- nectar
- woody
- camphor
- fruity
- cherry
- marzipan
- roasted
- cashews
Matthew
3y ago
A lovely Dan Cong from Vincent! Caroline and I both independently came to a peach note in tasting 🤣 Very enjoyable!
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Eyes - Dry Leaf: beautiful deep brown to black leaves with a purplish-red hue Nose - Dry Leaf: roast wood, salted peanuts, and cherry Nose - Wet Leaf: roast wood and a soft brini… more
- peanut
- salt
- roast nut
- wood
- cherry
- peach
- orchid
- stone
Gina VorKeller
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Overall i like this tea but not sure if i would buy more.
- burnt
- sulfur
Kurt Johansen
3y ago
March teas continue to impress - this is almost a 4 for me.
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Good, close to a 4, but don't think I would seek out for additional purchase. I like the roast nut flavor. Relaxed body, awake and alert mind. Rating Criteria: 0.5 - bad, flavorle… more
- nutty
- roast nut
- toast
- fruity
- floral
Katherine
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Lovely golden color. The taste is interesting. The balance between roasted and fruity/sweet notes keeps shifting between steeps. I think if I liked pineapple more, this would proba… more
- roasted
- nectar
- peanut
- pineapple
Christian
3y ago
Ya Shi Xiang Dancong (2022 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club
Coats the tongue Very sweet Much roast but not overpowering
- fruity
- honey
- roasted
- pineapple