As Christmas pine branches adorn with starlight and winter chill deepens, a tea gift embodying the terroir and craftsmanship of Phoenix Mountain becomes the perfect carrier of warmth and sincere sentiments. Tongxin She Teahouse’s 2025 Phoenix Dancong Honey Orchid Fragrance Christmas Gift Box, rooted in natural charm and crafted with traditional techniques, encapsulates the sweet warmth of daily life and the elegant tranquility of mountain landscapes in one box, adding a mellow touch of Eastern charm to the Christmas season.
The allure of Phoenix Dancong lies in each fragrance holding a unique flavor code, and Honey Orchid Fragrance is undoubtedly the most beloved classic among them. In Chaozhou, it’s a taste etched in tea lovers’ memories—no matter how many fine teas one has tried, Honey Orchid Fragrance always holds a special place. For most tea enthusiasts encountering Phoenix Dancong for the first time, this sweet floral aroma is the key to unlocking the world of Dancong. Its name derives from the natural fusion of honeyed sweetness and elegant orchid fragrance in the tea liquor. The brewed tea exudes a rich honey scent reminiscent of roasted sweet potatoes, blended with the delicate freshness of orchids—a romantic resonance between the tea tree’s inherent nature and the terroir of Phoenix Mountain. "Honey" symbolizes Chaoshan people’s simplest longing for a sweet life, while "Orchid" metaphorizes the noble spirit of literati. Together, they create a gustatory feast where daily warmth meets poetic elegance.
The birth of a fine tea always relies on the exquisite harmony of raw materials, craftsmanship, and climate. In the spring of 2025, the Tongxin She team drove deep into Fenghuang Town, Chaozhou, to select fresh leaves from mid-mountain tea gardens at an altitude of around 500 meters. Here, tea trees take root in weathered sandy soil and are harvested only once a year. The ample growth cycle allows the leaves to accumulate rich terroir characteristics. Despite lower yields due to climatic influences, this unexpectedly resulted in more abundant nutrients in the fresh leaves. Coupled with clear and pleasant weather during harvesting and processing, it laid the foundation for the enhanced aroma and taste of the tea. From withering, cooling, and shaking to fixing and rolling, we adhere strictly to traditional handcrafted techniques of Phoenix Dancong. Each step follows the tea’s natural rhythm, preserving its purest flavor.
The traditional charcoal roasting process, as the saying goes "Sunlight nurtures aroma, fire shapes color," is the finishing touch to this Honey Orchid Fragrance. The gentle roasting of charcoal not only eliminates the tea’s astringency but also locks the floral and honeyed aromas deep into the tea leaves, creating the legendary quality of "remaining fragrance after seven infusions." When brewed, the tea liquor shimmers with a golden yellow hue, as clear and bright as the warm autumn sun. The initial scent is a sweet honey aroma lingering at the鼻尖, while a subtle orchid fragrance emerges upon careful tasting, with a lasting honeyed aftertaste on the cup bottom. The taste is soft, glutinous, and mellow— the smooth tea liquor glides down the throat like silk, moistening the palate and stimulating saliva production. The sweet aftertaste is quick and enduring: rich at the third infusion, fresh and sweet at the fifth, and still lingering after more than ten infusions. Each sip is a precipitation of time and craftsmanship.
This gift box carries Tongxin She’s exclusive sincerity—the exquisite oil painting on the box is a handcrafted work by a close friend. The collision of tea and art endows this gift with greater collection value and emotional warmth. The thoughtful 250g specification is perfect for savoring alone or sharing with relatives and friends. Whether as a Christmas gift, a holiday gathering companion, or daily tasting, it conveys the most sincere blessings.
The meaning of Christmas lies in sharing warmth and precious moments. Tongxin She 2025 Phoenix Dancong Honey Orchid Fragrance Christmas Gift Box takes natural terroir as a gift and traditional craftsmanship as a medium, encapsulating the clouds, sunshine, and tea makers’ ingenuity of Phoenix Mountain. Let this cup of honeyed orchid-scented tea warm the taste buds in the cold winter and connect friendships during gatherings, presenting a limited-edition surprise that combines Eastern charm and festive atmosphere to every cherished person.