Duck Shit Oolong

Once upon a time, there was a tea that tasted so good, the person who discovered it wanted to just keep it for himself. So he called it 'Duck Shit Tea'. Obviously, this didn't work out, as Ya Shi Xiang is one of the most popular Dan Cong teas today.

Our Ya Shi Xiang is a lightly fermented dan cong oolong with lots of complexity. It brews a smooth yellow-orange tea soup with complex mineral notes and a scent of honey, apricot, and honeysuckle flowers.

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Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

baked cherry, sweet marzipan

Cup Aroma

shortbread, honeysuckle flowers, roasted almonds

Flavor

warm shortbread, hot cherry compote

Tea Story

In the world of Dan Cong oolongs, each cultivar tells its own unique story through flavor, but few have captured attention quite like the Ya Shi, or 'Duck Shit', cultivar.

Despite its unconventional name, this tea is a hidden gem, cherished for its extraordinary taste and the intriguing legend that surrounds it.

According to local lore, the farmers of Ping Keng Tou village stumbled upon a cultivar that produced an exceptional brew, unlike anything they had tasted before. Fearing that other tea producers would catch on to their discovery and covet their precious plants, they spread a rumor that the soil in the area was tainted with duck droppings, hoping to deter any curious competition.

Whether the tale holds truth or not is lost to time, but what remains is a tea that stands as one of the finest oolongs in the region, celebrated far and wide.

Tasting Ya Shi is an indulgent experience, offering a complex tapestry of flavors and aromas that linger long after the last sip. The dry leaves exude warm notes of baked almonds, butter, and custard, underscored by a delicate sweetness reminiscent of blooming flowers.

As you steep the tea, it unfolds further, revealing a surprising hint of sour cherry that dances through the nose, perfectly complementing the buttery, almond-like richness that dominates the palate. The texture is velvety and lush, yet there's a refreshing quality that makes each sip as satisfying as the last.