Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea - Yashi Aroma | O2H TEA

Yashi Aroma is O2H's single-origin Phoenix oolong (Feng Huang Dan Cong) from the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong, China — one of the most aromatic styles of oolong tea in the world. Where our H Collection oolongs are blended with fruit, Yashi Aroma is the traditional, unblended counterpart: a tea prized for its natural honey-orchid fragrance that comes entirely from the leaf and the craft of roasting, with nothing added.

Flavour profile

Phoenix oolong is known for its distinctive natural aromas. Yashi Aroma leans into a honey-orchid sweetness with a smooth, lingering finish and a gentle roasted warmth underneath. It is floral without being perfumed, sweet without being sugary, and holds its aroma across multiple infusions. If you've enjoyed lighter oolongs and want to explore the more traditional, aromatic end of the category, this is the natural next step.

How to brew Phoenix oolong

Phoenix oolong rewards a slightly hotter brew than lighter oolongs:

• Water temperature: 95°C
• Leaf: about 3 g per 200 ml (a little more for a fuller cup)
• First infusion: 30–45 seconds
• Re-steeps: 4–6 more times, adding 10–15 seconds each time — the aroma opens up beautifully across infusions

A short first rinse (5–10 seconds, poured off) wakes the leaf and softens the first proper infusion. Phoenix oolong is well suited to gongfu-style brewing in a gaiwan, but works just as well in a simple teapot.

When to drink it

Yashi Aroma contains caffeine. The amount in your cup depends on how much tea you use and how you brew it. Its aromatic, gently roasted character pairs well with richer dishes.

Yashi Aroma is available as loose leaf and tea bags. New to oolong? Browse the full O2H oolong tea collection, or read our complete guide to oolong tea for benefits, brewing and the differences between styles.

How to brew

Phoenix oolong rewards gongfu brewing. Use about 5 g in a small pot with water at 95°C. Rinse for 5–10 seconds and discard, then steep 15–20 seconds for the first drink, adding 5–10 seconds each round — it will give you 7–10 steeps, and the honey-orchid aroma shifts noticeably across them. For a mug, use a heaped teaspoon and steep 2–3 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Feng Huang Dan Cong?
Phoenix Dan Cong is an aromatic oolong tea from the Phoenix Mountains of Guangdong, China, known for its distinctive fragrance.

How much caffeine is in Yashi Aroma?
Yashi Aroma contains caffeine. The amount in your cup depends on how much tea you use and how you brew it.

Does it have anything added?
No. Unlike our H Collection oolongs, which are blended with fruit and flowers, Yashi Aroma is unblended — the honey-orchid aroma comes entirely from the leaf and the roasting.