Magnolia Blossom Dan Cong Tea by Intelligentsia

Magnolia Blossom Dan Cong

The Dan Cong tea varietal is known for its distinctive aroma types that mimic the fragrances of various flowers. This particular Dan Cong has an aroma and flavor reminiscent of the magnolia blossom. The flavor is sweet and fruity with a bright floral aroma that borders on herbaceous. The mouth feel is soft and slippery, while the finish is slightly dry and lingering like a crisp white wine.

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James R

Drank this at an Intelligentsia location in Chicago, has a sweet floral taste. Was a great dan cong, definitely high quality.

2012-04-01 01:45:19 -0400

190 °F / 87 °C

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Brooklyn

This is the best Dan Cong I’ve ever tasted. The smell and taste of Magnolia is simply beyond words. It has a delicate sweetness with the Magnolia, and it has a strong vegetal aftertaste I love in great oolongs.

While it is a bit pricey ($13 for 1.5 oz.), if you are looking for a good Dan Cong this is it. I was able to yield 5-6 good infusions before it started to really die down. I drank it out of a 6 oz. glass teapot from Intelligentsia, with about 1/3-1/2 of the teapot full of this tea.

If you are unsure whether you want to drop the money or not, what’s cool is if you have a coffee shop that serves Intelligentsia teas they’ll probably have this stuff. That’s how I first tried it.

2011-09-16 20:02:03 -0400

190 °F / 87 °C

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