What our customers say

This tea sings

There is not much I can add to the official description of this rare and fine tea. It is all the things described — mellow, floral tones, undulating earth tones. I have a bowl of Honey Orchid Supreme going at work today. The first two infusions delivered exactly what was promised. I poured water for my third infusion but got sidetracked into a meeting, so let it steep too long. Surprisingly, this “over-steeped” infusion was strong, yes, but never crossed the line into unpleasant bitterness. As described, it fully revealed itself with longer steeping. This tea is complex and a pleasure to drink. It will give you what you ask of it — a soft and mellow experience or a quizzical moment as you try to define its complexity with a stronger-brewed cup. Either way, it is sure to ping your happy place. Every tea from Tea Hong has delighted. I now mourn all the years I wasted drinking “shadow-of-tea-powder” that comes in a typical western tea bag. I can never go back to that now.

Pleasant Tea

Dry leaf has chocolate, minty aroma. Flavor is smooth with hints of dried fruit as well as in the aroma. Not particularly sweet. A bit on the thin side as far as the body goes, but is pleasant with good huigan and a wet mouthfeel. A gaiwan proved beneficial in bringing out more of the fruit. An easy drinker.

I think I understand why Tea Hong carries three different versions of Huangzhi Xiang… not only is this cultivar incredible, both in terms of its rich history and deep significance in the world of Fenghuang oolong, but also due to its remarkably expressive nature that is capable of achieving such a complex and multifaceted flavor profile. While there is a common thread that ties all three versions together, they also have a lot going on individually that makes them all worth exploring.

This Song Zhong stands out to me specifically because of the way the flavor profile builds and gradually increases in its complexity with each progressive sip. The way it sits on the palate is sublime, like it lifts off the surface of the tongue and expands across the whole mouth and back of the throat… this is a very powerful tea in terms of how the flavor profile moves, not only across the mouth and palate, but also in the body.

It’s also quite a dynamic tea; it’s soft where it needs to be, with some creamy and floral undertones that are persistent through the end of the session, and then sharp where it needs to be as well. It’s got a bright minerality and a complex citrus fruitiness that hits the spot for me, I particularly enjoy the many layers of citrus fruits. There’s a lot going on and it’s clear to me that the processing techniques applied really highlight the intricate nature of old Huangzhi Xiang genetics.

In my opinion, this Song Zhong is amazing when brewed up gong-fu style, while the Huangzhi Xiang Classic is wonderful for Western-style brewing … which makes it easy to keep both of them in the stash without feeling like they’re too similar to each other. And, of course, the Danhu Old Bush is utterly flawless and magnificent beyond belief regardless of how it’s brewed up.

Beautiful and very good materials

Crystal clear sound and very sharp edges for real gungfu tea making. The size is large enough for bigger cups and fits my hand very well so I don’t feel difficult to control it. Most important is it looks very pretty and modern on my tea tray. Love it!

unforgettable ‘bright’ aftertaste

I’ve tried many black oolong teas from Nepal , Darjeeling and many Oriental Beauties from Taiwan. This one is right at the top. Unique bright colourful fruity aftertaste. This tea also has surprised me by its silky and smooth mouthfeel.
Brewing parameters: 1.5 g in 70 ml gaiwan, using 85c temp. 6 steeps without a rinse: 60s/60s/90s/120s/180s

Glad you like the tea. Indeed a quick wash can already render a pleasant feeling. However, as responded previously to your other comments, a longer steep does render a more complete profile of a tea and will bring a wider horizon to the appreciation and enjoyment of it, and the world of tea at large. Do let us know how you do in your journey in this direction.