Phoenix Dancong is a marvelous tea in the botanical world. Born from the natural mutation of superior Narcissus tea stock, it has evolved into over two hundred cultivars with more than ten distinct natural aromas. Among China’s six major tea categories, only Dancong generates its fragrance from within, free from artificial scenting. Every leaf carries innate floral and fruity notes, earning it the beloved title “Perfume of Tea”.
Each tea bush bears its own character and unique natural aroma. It gathers the subtle charm of hundreds of blossoms and the fresh sweetness of ripe fruits. Its fragrance is lively and unpredictable, and every pour brings unexpected delight. For this one-of-a-kind aromatic allure, countless tea enthusiasts hold it dear. They often place it on their tea table, waiting for boiling water to unlock its scent and let it drift through the space.
The moment hot water meets the leaves, the aroma unfurls and fills the whole room — this is where Mantangxiang, meaning “Fragrance Filling the Hall”, gets its name. Among the celebrated Dancong cultivars, Mantangxiang stands out as a striking high-aroma variety. Floral notes, honey sweetness and the rich old-growth bush rhythm weave together, offering a lavish feast for the senses with every sip.
Our 2026 Wudong Ancient Tree Mantangxiang is now finished and available in limited quantities.
It is a sexually propagated ancient Phoenix Narcissus shrub. Its mother tree is recorded in the book Chinese Phoenix Dancong Tea Spectrum. The trees we source are propagated from cuttings, inheriting the authentic lineage of the original mother plant. These ancient bushes are roughly 150 years old, rooted in the misty Wudong Mountain at an altitude of 1080 meters. Bathed in mountain clouds and mist year-round, they slowly develop calm, profound tea character.
The dry tea features tightly twisted, sturdy strips with well-defined leaf shapes and a muted taupe hue. Even before brewing, you can catch its pure, rich inherent fragrance on the nose.
Hot water awakens the tea leaves, yielding clear, luminous liquor. The first sip delivers gentle, elegant floral sweetness with a mellow, smooth taste. As you continue steeping, the infusion grows richer and fuller, sweet and refreshing, with the lingering rhythm of old-growth wood unfolding slowly in a long, satisfying finish.
The infused leaves are even, thick, supple and resilient. Even after brewing, they retain clean, natural floral fragrance.
Tea smoke curls, and fragrance fills the hall.
This gift from the ancient bushes of high-altitude Wudong is produced in a small batch and will not be mass-produced. Selected by Tongxinshe Teahouse, this new arrival invites fellow tea lovers to join this aromatic encounter, and savour the ease and grace of a cup of ancient tree Mantangxiang.