Among the countless fragrances of Phoenix Dancong tea, Baxian Dancong has always been an indispensable classic. As one of the top ten nectar-scented famous varieties, it has captivated numerous tea lovers with its unique orchid-like aroma. The 2025 Da'an Ancient Tree Baxian, highly recommended by Tongxinshe Teahouse, integrates a century of heritage and craftsmanship, making it a must-try for Dancong enthusiasts this year.
The story of Baxian Dancong is inherently legendary. It is said that during the Guangxu period, tea farmers in Da'an Village discovered a fragrant mother tree on the hillside of Fengniaoji. Its young shoots showed a rare purplish-red color. When cuttings were taken, only eight survived, coinciding with the number of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", hence the name. Although the mother tree naturally withered in 2003, the second-generation cuttings have taken root for over 80 years. The Da'an Ancient Tree Baxian we taste today comes from this century-old ancient tea garden - nestled among the clouds at an altitude of 1,000 meters, the tea trees have weathered the storms, with deep roots in the rocky soil, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.
Tests by agricultural research institutes have revealed the secret of its aroma: the content of terpenols is 2.3 times that of ordinary Dancong, with linalool accounting for as high as 41.7%. It is this set of "chemical keys" that creates the iconic orchid fragrance of Baxian, sharp and long-lasting.
Phoenix Dancong has long been known as "perfume in tea", and Baxian Dancong perfectly demonstrates this charm. As the latest-maturing variety among Dancong, its appearance marks the successful conclusion of the spring tea season, like a压轴 gift from nature.
This Da'an Ancient Tree Baxian has a high, sharp and long-lasting aroma. At first smell, a strong orchid fragrance hits the nose. A closer taste reveals more layers: when brewed with high-temperature water, the fragrance is enthusiastic and unrestrained, like orchids just blooming; when cooled to medium temperature, the aroma turns gentle and elegant, like quiet orchids releasing their fragrance; when the tea soup cools slightly, there is a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste, progressing layer by layer, fascinating people.
At the first sip, the soup feels soft and comfortable. "Fragrance in the water" is no exaggeration - in the mellow, fresh and refreshing taste, the orchid fragrance blends with the tea soup, neither floating nor impetuous. With the second sip, the sweetness becomes clearer, and the rich soup fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth. After swallowing, the aftertaste lingers, and the sweetness in the throat lasts for a long time. The soup color is as golden and clear as amber, making every sip a double enjoyment for both vision and taste.
The birth of good tea requires both natural endowment and craftsmanship. This Baxian Dancong comes from century-old tea trees in Da'an Ancient Tea Garden. The alpine environment at an altitude of 1,000 meters gives it a unique mountain charm and mineral taste. In production, it adheres to the traditional manual techniques of Phoenix Dancong, from picking, sunning, withering to rolling, every step follows ancient methods, and it is further baked slowly with charcoal fire twice. This not only locks the fresh fragrance of the tea leaves but also endows it with a warm temperament, avoiding the astringency of raw tea and adding a touch of mellow depth accumulated over time.
For Tongxinshe, Da'an Baxian Dancong has a special significance - it was our first encounter with Dancong tea, and it is precisely because of this amazement that we want to share it with more tea lovers. As the 2025 spring tea season has just passed, this gift from high mountain clouds and a century of time is ready. Whether you are a novice trying Dancong for the first time or an experienced tea connoisseur, you can understand the unique charm of Baxian in this cup of tea.
If you want to explore the true essence of "perfume in tea", you can log on to the official website of Tongxinshe Teahouse (www.txs-tea.com) to get a tasting package, and let this wisp of orchid fragrance become an elegant highlight on your tea table.