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GTC 2025 Winner - Best Oolong: Iteaworld Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong 50g（Pre-sale）
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Unit price perAged Tree Phoenix Dancong - Honey Orchid Aroma
Winner of the 2025 World Tea Expo - Best Oolong Tea
Expected shipping around April 15-20
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Tea Master: Chen Tianjin(陈添锦)
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Tea Variety: Honey Orchid (Mi Lan Xiang)
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Origin: Da’an Village, Fenghuang Town, Guangdong – 1000m elevation, core Phoenix Dancong terroir
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Tree Age: 50-70 years
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Harvest Time: May 2024
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Oxidation Level: 35-40%
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Roasting: Traditional triple charcoal roasting
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1st roast (June 2024): 80-90°C
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2nd roast (August 2024): 100-105°C
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3rd roast (October 2024): 90-100°C
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A Rare Expression of Phoenix Dancong
Sourced from Da’an Village, one of the most prestigious Phoenix Dancong growing areas, this tea comes from ancient trees 50-70 years old. Nestled in the Wu Dong Mountain range (985m-1100m elevation), this region has a 700-year-old tea-making tradition, with traditional charcoal roasting.
Why Ancient Tree Honey Orchid?
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Incredible Longevity: Can be brewed 15+ times while maintaining full-bodied flavor
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Richer, More Complex Aroma: Ancient trees absorb more nutrients, producing tea with intense floral fragrance and lingering sweetness
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Deeper, Fuller Taste: Higher levels of polyphenols and amino acids create a smooth, thick mouthfeel with a strong returning sweetness
Traditional Charcoal Roasting – A True Connoisseur’s Choice
Unlike electric roasting, charcoal roasting enhances aroma and depth, removing any bitterness while preserving the tea’s unique characteristics. The process allows the leaves to absorb negative ions and far-infrared energy, creating a deeper, more complex roasted note.
Additionally, charcoal-roasted Dancong:
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Ages gracefully, developing richer flavors over time
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Has lower moisture content, making it easier to store
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Requires multiple rounds of small-batch roasting to ensure perfect consistency
The result? A tea that is visually stunning, rich in flavor, highly aromatic, and naturally sweet—a stark contrast to the mild taste and cloudy appearance of electrically roasted teas.
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This Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea), produced in 2011 and aged for 14 years in a dry northern warehouse, is made from authentic Gao Ma Er Xi dark raw tea through a process of steaming and compression. It is produced by Hunan Jiuyang Tea Co., Ltd. and meticulously crafted through steps including crushing, sifting, fermentation, steaming, machine pressing, and drying. This tea is no longer available on the market.
The brick features a smooth surface, clear patterns, well-defined edges, uniform thickness, and a glossy dark brown color. After years of aging, it develops a distinct aged aroma accompanied by woody notes, offering a rich, mellow flavor and a smooth, refined texture.This Hei Zhuan Tea was awarded the Special Gold Medal at the 2009 Shanghai Tea Expo, making it a classic masterpiece from Jiuyang Tea Factory.
Key Details about Hei Zhuan Tea Dark Tea :
- Origin：Anhua County, Hunan Province, China
- Production Date：2011
- Grade : First Grade
- Tea Cultivar ：Gao Ma Er Xi Original Group Variety
- Craftsmanship ：This Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is made using Anhua dark raw tea as its base material. After the raw tea arrives at the factory, it undergoes a series of processes, including sifting, winnowing, crushing, and blending, to create a semi-finished product that meets strict standards for uniformity and purity. The semi-finished product is then further processed through steaming, pressing, roasting, and packaging to produce the final Black Brick Tea.
- Flavor Highlights ：The tea exhibits a distinct aged aroma, accompanied by woody notes, with a rich, mellow flavor and a smooth, refined texture.
What is Hei Zhuan Tea Dark Tea?
Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is named for its use of dark raw tea (Hei Mao Cha) as the primary material, which gives the tea its dark, glossy color, and its brick-like shape when compressed. The raw material is sourced from high-quality dark raw tea produced in tea factories in Anhua and other counties.
In the past, the raw material was divided into two types: surface tea (higher quality) and inner tea (lower quality). During compression, the lower-quality tea was pressed inside, while the higher-quality tea was used on the surface. However, since the early 1970s, the labor-intensive and time-consuming traditional process was streamlined. The tea is now blended in the appropriate ratio of surface and inner tea and compressed in a single step.
During production, the raw material is first sifted, shaped, winnowed, and cleaned. It is then blended in specific proportions. For machine pressing, the tea is sterilized using high-temperature steam, compressed under high pressure, inspected and trimmed, and slowly dried before being packaged into the final brick form.
When brewed, Hei Zhuan Tea yields a liquor the color of amber, with a rich, mellow flavor and a pure, clean aroma. Long-term consumption of this tea is believed to aid digestion, regulate metabolism, and provide health benefits and preventive effects for the body.
Brewing and Enjoyment Tips :
This tea embodies the unique transformation brought by time. The first infusion can serve as a "tea awakening" to activate the tea's inner qualities, enhancing its flavor profile. Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea) is shaped like a brick. Before brewing, use a specialized brick tea knife or tea pick to gently break the brick into appropriately sized pieces. Avoid using excessive force to prevent damaging the tea leaves.
Recommended Brewing Methods :
Gaiwan Brewing :
- Capacity：100ml Gaiwan
- Water Temperature:100℃
- Brewing Times：5-7 times
- Tea Water Ratio：around 1:20（Adjust according to your own taste）
- Brewing Time Once：2-3 minutes（Adjust according to your own taste）,The first time as a wake-up tea can take 3-5 seconds.
Boiling Method :
To brew Hei Zhuan Tea (Black Brick Tea), start with 10–15 grams of tea and 500 milliliters of water. Heat the water until it reaches a rolling boil, then add the tea. Once the water comes back to a boil, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, strain out the tea leaves, and serve it hot. If you prefer a lighter flavor, you can adjust the ratio to 1 part tea to 15 parts water (for example, 10 grams of tea to 150 milliliters of water) and follow the same steps.
For a Central Asian-inspired milk tea, brew the tea as described above. Then, mix the strained tea with milk in a 1:5 ratio (1 part milk to 5 parts tea). Add a pinch of salt to taste, stir well, and enjoy this creamy, savory drink.
Storage Guidelines :
To ensure the best quality of tea, the ideal way to store it is in vacuum-sealed packaging, kept in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid exposure to strong odors and air. For sealed storage, using a tin can or a double-lidded metal can is recommended. For even better results, you can store the sealed tea in the refrigerator or a dry storage container.
Weight & Packaging：
Weight : 35.3oz (1000g)
Packing Type : Original paper box sealed packaging, inner packaging made of kraft paper
About Hunan Jiuyang Tea Factory :
Hunan Jiuyang Tea Co., Ltd., founded in 1985, is rooted in Youzhou Ancient Town, the birthplace of Anhua Dark Tea. As a leading enterprise in Hunan's dark tea industry, Jiuyang has been dedicated to the dark tea sector for nearly four decades without interruption. Its headquarters is now located in Jiangnan Town, the birthplace of Qian Liang Tea (Thousand Taels Tea), and boasts over 5,000 acres of high-altitude organic tea gardens on glacial rock soil and a standardized production facility spanning more than 20,000 square meters.
Guided by the core philosophy of "heritage and innovation," Jiuyang has preserved the traditional craftsmanship of "Three Bricks" (e.g., Fu Brick, Hei Brick, Hua Brick), "Three Tips" (e.g., Tian Jian, Gong Jian, Sheng Jian), and Qian Liang Tea, while also developing over 100 modern dark tea products. The company has won numerous international and domestic quality awards and is committed to producing "premium dark tea" as a testament to its dedication to excellence. Jiuyang continues to promote Anhua Dark Tea culture on the global stage.
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This product, originating from 2003, is a type of brick tea known as Mi Zhuan Tea, which has been stored in a dry warehouse in the north for 22 years. It is made from high-quality black tea through a process of steaming and pressing. Produced by the renowned Zhao Li Qiao Tea Factory in Hubei Province, it is meticulously crafted according to traditional processing techniques. The tea leaves used as raw material are as fine as grains of rice, hence the name "Mi Zhuan" (Rice Brick). This tea is no longer available on the market. The brick surface exhibits a dark, glossy color with exquisite patterns and distinct edges. The brewed tea presents a deep red, bright liquor with a pronounced medicinal aroma and a mellow, harmonious flavor, making it a coveted choice for enthusiasts of aged dark tea.
Key Details about Mi Zhuan Tea Dark Tea :
- Origin : Chibi City, Hubei Province, China
- Production Date ：2003
- Grade : Special Grade
- Tea Cultivar ：Yichang large leaf tea
- Craftsmanship : Mi Zhuan Tea is produced following the manufacturing principles of Qing Brick Tea, using finely broken black tea leaves as raw material. The process involves screening, blending, compressing, demolding, inspecting, drying, and packaging. This tea has been naturally aged for 22 years in a dry warehouse environment and is wrapped in paper packaging.
- Flavor Highlights ：It exhibits a prominent medicinal aroma, with a rich, deep red liquor. The taste is mellow and smooth, offering complex and layered flavors.
What is Mi Zhuan Tea Dark Tea?
Mi Zhuan Tea (Rice Brick Tea) is a unique compressed tea produced in Yangloudong, an ancient town in Chibi City, Hubei Province, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Brick Tea." It is a type of compressed tea—specifically, a brick tea. The tea leaves used as raw material are as fine as grains of rice, hence the name "Mi Zhuan" (Rice Brick Tea).
The finished product is visually striking, with well-defined edges, elegant surface patterns, and a glossy, dark surface. When brewed, the tea yields a deep red liquor with a pure, mellow aroma and a rich, full-bodied flavor.
Traditionally, Mi Zhuan Tea was consumed by people living in cold climates due to its high vitamin content, which helps compensate for the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables during winter. It is primarily sold in Xinjiang and North China, with some exports to Russia and Mongolia. In recent years, small quantities have also made their way to Europe and America, making it a distinctive and exceptional red brick tea among Chinese brick teas.
Brewing and Enjoyment Tips
This tea embodies the unique transformation brought by time. The first infusion can serve as a "tea awakening" to activate the tea's inner qualities, enhancing its flavor profile. Mi Zhuan Tea (Rice Brick Tea) is shaped like a brick. Before brewing, use a specialized brick tea knife or tea pick to gently break the brick into appropriately sized pieces. Avoid using excessive force to prevent damaging the tea leaves.
Recommended Brewing Methods :
Gaiwan Brewing
- Capacity：100ml Gaiwan
- Water Temperature：95℃-100℃
- Brewing Times：5-7 times
- Tea Water Ratio：around 1:25（Adjust according to your own taste）
- Brewing Time Once：10~20 seconds（Adjust according to your own taste）,The first time as a wake-up tea can take 3-5 seconds.
Boiling Method
Place the broken pieces of Mi Zhuan Tea (Rice Brick Tea) into a tea infuser and add them to a tea kettle. Use a tea-to-water ratio of approximately 1:150, starting with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then let it steep for 1 to 2 minutes before drinking. Remove the tea infuser from the kettle to prevent the tea from becoming overly strong.
For subsequent infusions, follow the same method. One tea infuser can be used for 3 to 4 brews.
Storage Guidelines :
To ensure the best quality of tea, the ideal way to store it is in vacuum-sealed packaging, kept in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid exposure to strong odors and air. For sealed storage, using a tin can or a double-lidded metal can is recommended. For even better results, you can store the sealed tea in the refrigerator or a dry storage container.
Weight & Packaging：
Weight : 35.3oz (1000g)
Packing Type : Paper packaging
About Hubei Zhaoliqiao Tea Factory
Zhao Li Qiao Tea Factory in Hubei Province is a leading enterprise in China’s border-sale tea (brick tea) industry, with an annual production capacity exceeding 10,000 tons. Its history dates back to the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty (1861), when its predecessor, Yangloudong Brick Tea Factory, gained fame for its "Dong Tea." In 1953, the factory relocated to Zhao Li Qiao Town in Chibi City and adopted its current name.
As a "Time-Honored Chinese Brand" and a "National Benchmark Enterprise," the factory has preserved centuries-old craftsmanship. It specializes in producing distinctive brick teas such as Qing Zhuan, Mi Zhuan, Fu Zhuan, and Lü Zhuan . Renowned for its high-quality raw materials and meticulous processing techniques, its products are valued for their ability to aid digestion, warm the body, and boost energy. These teas have become essential to the daily lives of ethnic minorities in regions like Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, and are exported to countries including Russia, Mongolia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
The factory benefits from its strategic location near key transportation hubs, such as the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, giving it a significant logistical advantage. Its products have won numerous awards at both the provincial and national levels, including gold, silver, and bronze medals at the First China Food Expo. In 2020, it was recognized as part of the Fourth Batch of National Industrial Heritage, highlighting its historical significance and social contributions to the tea industry.
As a benchmark in the tea industry, blending traditional heritage with modern capabilities, Zhao Li Qiao Tea Factory continues to promote the preservation and global dissemination of Chinese brick tea culture.
