
A different Fenghuang "Phoenix" mountain tea, "Red Phoenix" was harvested in April 2022 at an altitude of 800m at Tiam Zhu Keng Village and is a deep oxidation of the raw leaf material usually reserved for oolong production.
A classic, large Dan Cong leaf steeps to reveal a sweet, slightly malty, red berry liquor with woody notes and the characteristic Dan Cong floral aroma and astringency waving from a distance. The wonderful aftertaste lingers on well after the cup is put down...
Still a little ornery like the Dan Cong oolongs, avoid over steeps and you will be rewarded by many many satisfying and intriguing cups.
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com