Old Immortal Man “Lao Xian Weng” Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea
Lao Xian Weng – a tea with the soul of an old immortal man
The name of this tea “Lao Xian Weng” means “Old Immortal Man” in Chinese. Its mother tree is very old with over 400 years old, originated in Li Zi Ping Village from Wu Dong Mountain in Chao Zhou, China. Traditionally, Lao Xian Weng means the legendary Daoist xian immortals, usually refers to a person or similar entity having a long life or being immortals. As the tea tree is very old, and having unique appearance just like an old man with immortal soul, people named this tea varietal as “Lao Xian Weng” (Old Immortal Man).
Lao Xian Weng is now one of the ten most famous and classic aroma of Dan Cong Tea. When brewing this tea, it comes with a mild and subtle aroma with various floral notes. It is very lingering in its taste which can be re-steeped for more than 10 times.
Weight per pack: 25g/ 50g
Tea Farm Location: Phoenix Mountain, Chao Zhou, China
Harvest Time: 2023 Spring/ 2022 Spring
Varietal: Old Immortal Man/ Lao Xian Weng (老仙翁)
Tasting Notes: subtle aroma with various floral notes. Mouthfeel with predominantly tannic, which is very mouth filling and lingering
Dry Leaves Appearance: dark, slightly twisted stripes
Tea Liquor Colour: Bright and clear yellowish orange