Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong (aka Duck Shit Aroma) is a rare Dan Cong varietal grown in and around Ping Keng Tou village in the Phoenix Mountains outside of Chaozhou in Guangdong Province. The tea bushes from which our King of Duck Shit Aroma are more than 80 years old growing naturally!
It's called "duck shit aroma" because in the Ping Keng Tou village area the soil has a somewhat yellow brown look to it and is unique to that area. With all teas the soil type is a key element in the tea's taste. Villagers wanting to guard the uniqueness of their tea bushes told outsiders that the color and uniqueness of the soil in their village was due to copious amounts of duck shit and began to call the their Dan Cong "duck shit aroma". True or not it's an entertaining story which reveals why the tea has such a gross name.
The tea itself is lightly oxidized and the leaves are still mostly green in color. The brewed tea is highly aromatic with flower, honey and longan notes. The mouthfeel is delicate and soothing with a taste that perfectly balances sweet, bitter, and astringent notes, none of which are overpowering.
Our 2015 offering is literally the "King of Duck Shit Aroma" Dan Cong. Strong taste and aroma... thick and sweet with notes of longan. Can be infused 10+ times! I have not tasted a better version of this tea than this one!
Does tea have calories or carbohydrates?
Some loose leaf teas may have calories in them but they dissolve once hot water is added to it and have finished steeping the tea. Meaning; the tea will most likely help you loose weight. For example Oolong tea has about 2% calories but once you add the hot water the calories will be gone and should help with weight loss.
How long does loose tea stay fresh?
Freshness in canister is averaged at 6 months.
Freshness out of the canister is averaged at 1-2 months.
Refrigeration: For best results store your tea in an air tight canister and keep it in your
refrigerator for an average shelf life of over a year.
Can Tea Actually Make a Difference in My Health?
Yes. Tea offers numerous health benefits, ranging from digestion to cancer prevention. You can search our website for the health benefits of the tea, and do your own research. Compare what you find elsewhere with what we have posted on our website. All of the health benefits we post are based on expert research and clinical studies. However, in order to see results, you must drink the tea every day, just like you would do with a medicine or vitamin. Also, every person’s health is different, and some people may not see the same results as others. There is no denying that tea is good for you. It tremendously boosts the overall health of your body.
What About Tea Is Healthy For Me?
Every person’s health is different, and requires different things, and every tea has different health benefits.
What Does “Steep” Mean?
To “steep” tea is to submerge the tea in boiling water. The literal definition is to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent. Allowing the tea to “steep” extracts the flavor from the tea leaves into the water. All tea has different steeping times, anywhere from 1 minute to 10 minutes.
How Much Tea Do I Have to Drink to Get the Health Benefits?
We recommend starting with at least 2-4 cups a day to receive the full benefit of the tea. After you start seeing results, you can just drink least 2 cups per day.
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