Lao Cong Lao Xiang Wen Wu Dong Dan Cong, AAA, 2025

An exceptional Guangdong oolong for gourmets and connoisseurs, crafted from the leaves of 400-year-old tea trees. It is made primarily from young leaves, lending it a soft, refined flavor.

The dry, dense, dark tea leaves offer an aroma reminiscent of pastries with nougat, peanuts, and fruit. The infusion is bright, clear, and golden, with a delicate honey fragrance. In the initial steepings, the tea is soft and mildly sweet, featuring berry and floral notes—specifically raspberry and yellow gardenia. In subsequent steepings, the flavor deepens and becomes rich and multifaceted, revealing nuances of berries, spices, baked goods, and fruit. The finish is profound, leaving a lingering sensation of sweetness.

This tea holds up well to multiple steepings while maintaining its high-quality flavor profile. It is a tea meant to be savored slowly, allowing one to appreciate its intriguing character and unique charm—an ideal choice for true tea connoisseurs.

How to brew

Steaming

• Teaware: clay or ceramic teapot, gaiwan
• Water: 85-90°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 3-4 g per 100 ml of water

Brew in short infusions of 5-10 seconds, gradually increasing the time by 10-15 seconds.
The flavor remains consistent over 8-10 infusions.