Old Bush Pomelo Blossom / You Hua Xiang Dancong

About the tea

OG-18 is a You Hua Xiang Dancong whose name means “pomelo blossom aroma.” It became one of the collection’s bestsellers in 2026 and offers an especially compelling balance of price and quality. Delicate florals meet juicy exotic fruit, gentle citrus freshness, and honeyed sweetness. The profile is immediately approachable without becoming simple: quiet meadow-herb nuances and a lingering sweet finish give the tea depth across an extended session.

Origin and production

The leaf was picked in late April 2026 from 90–100-year-old bushes in a high-mountain garden in Chaozhou, Guangdong. The garden lies at approximately 950 metres. You Hua Xiang belongs to the traditional fragrance types of Phoenix Dancong; its name describes the finished tea’s natural aromatic resemblance to pomelo blossoms. A roast below medium keeps the profile bright and fragrant, supporting the balance of flowers, fruit, citrus, and warm honeyed tones.

Taste and aroma

Delicate pale flowers appear first in the aroma. They are neither sharp nor heavily perfumed, moving gradually into sweet exotic fruit. Citrus remains in the background: it is closer to the fresh, lightly pithy impression of pomelo peel and white blossom than to the pronounced acidity of the juice.

On the palate, the floral theme joins fruit sweetness and honey. Light meadow-herb nuances bring natural freshness and keep the sweeter notes light and balanced. The below-medium roast provides a restrained warm background without distracting from the tea’s central aromatic line.

The balance changes through the infusions. The opening feels more floral and fresh; exotic fruit and honey become clearer in the middle of the session; soft herbs and clean sweetness remain toward the finish. The aftertaste is long, sweet, and fragrant, with a fine citrus echo. The tea sustains up to ten infusions.

Brewing

Gongfu. Use 5–7 g per 100 ml in a porcelain gaiwan or small teapot with water at 90–95 °C. Rinsing is optional; begin with a drinkable infusion of 5–8 seconds and extend the time gradually. A lower temperature emphasizes delicate flowers and citrus freshness, while the higher end of the range brings out honey and fuller fruit. OG-18 can sustain up to ten infusions.

Simple steeping. Use 3 g per 250 ml with water at approximately 90 °C. Steep for 2.5–3 minutes and separate the leaf completely. Extend the second infusion to approximately 3.5–4 minutes. If the citrus edge becomes excessively astringent, shorten the next steep or lower the temperature slightly.

Session impression

OG-18 is easy to appreciate from the first cup, yet it is most interesting as a sequence of infusions. Floral lightness gradually gains fruity fullness, honey adds warmth, and citrus with meadow herbs keeps the composition fresh. Old-bush depth and the lingering finish make it rewarding in an attentive session, while its clear profile also offers an inviting introduction to the diversity of Dancong tea.

Storage

Keep the tea airtight in a dry, dark place at a stable room temperature. Store it away from coffee, spices, incense, perfume, and other strong odours. Refrigeration is unnecessary. Close the package tightly after opening to preserve the clarity of its floral, citrus, and honeyed nuances.