{"product_id":"ya-shi-xiang-dan-cong","title":"Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong “Duck Shit Aroma” — Phoenix Mountain Oolong","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegendary High Mountain Dan Cong from Guangdong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYa Shi Xiang (鸭屎香)\u003c\/b\u003e — famously translated as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Duck Shit Aroma”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — is one of the most distinctive and recognizable teas within the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeng Huang Dan Cong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tradition of Guangdong, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDon’t let the unusual name mislead you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere is nothing remotely resembling its literal translation in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInstead, Ya Shi Xiang is celebrated for an exceptionally fragrant profile combining \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eflowers, honey, citrus, berries, warm spices, and fresh green nuances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur Ya Shi Xiang was produced in a small tea workshop near the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoenix Mountains (Feng Huang Shan)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from mature, high-mountain spring leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRelatively light oxidation followed by a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egentle final roast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e preserves the freshness and delicate aromatic qualities of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe result is a bright, powerful, highly fragrant Dan Cong with remarkable freshness and a characteristic balance of sweetness, bitterness, florality, and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Is It Called “Duck Shit Aroma”?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYa Shi Xiang (鸭屎香)\u003c\/b\u003e literally translates as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Duck Shit Aroma,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e making it one of the most memorable names in the world of Chinese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe name does not describe the actual fragrance or taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSeveral stories exist about how the unusual name originated, and its exact history is debated. One popular tradition suggests that the deliberately unattractive name was used to discourage others from taking too much interest in an exceptionally aromatic local tea cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhatever the origin of the name, the tea itself is famous for exactly the opposite reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYa Shi Xiang is remarkably fragrant, with an intense \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efloral, perfume-like, honeyed, and fruity aromatic character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday it is one of the best-known styles of Phoenix Dan Cong and an excellent example of the extraordinary natural aromas these Guangdong Oolongs can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Mountain Spring Material \u0026amp; Light Roasting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Ya Shi Xiang was produced from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emature high-mountain leaves harvested in spring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e near the Phoenix Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDuring processing, the leaves undergo several stages of rolling, relatively light oxidation, and a gentle final roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCompared with more heavily roasted Dan Cong teas, this lighter approach preserves considerably more of the tea’s fresh, floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe roast remains in the background, supporting rather than dominating the natural fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe result is a Dan Cong that feels simultaneously \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efresh and powerful, delicate and structured\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MOUNTTEA","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":57476486726012,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":57437809082748,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6388\/0572\/files\/E29D2E89-7ED1-48D3-B499-0932B8DD13F1.png?v=1789436331","url":"https:\/\/www.mounttea.store\/products\/ya-shi-xiang-dan-cong","provider":"MOUNTTEA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}