Dan Cong aroma types compared
Phoenix Mountain classifies its teas by aroma rather than by grade or garden, and the classifications are real cultivar and processing distinctions rather than marketing.
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What is being compared
Point by point
| Aspect | Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong | Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong |
|---|---|---|
| Named for | Honey orchid. | Duck shit, which is a deliberately unappealing name said to have been used to deter buyers. |
| Aroma | Honey and stone fruit, the most approachable of the types. | Floral and fresh, brighter than the name suggests. |
| Availability | The most widely planted type. | Also widely planted, from the Bai Ye stock. |
| Price | Moderate for Dan Cong. | Similar, and both are far cheaper than old-bush material. |
The short answer
Both are good places to learn Dan Cong’s very short steeps before spending money on Song Zhong. Availability rather than quality separates them from the rare types.
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