This is spring 2008 Phoenix Bird Dan Cong from Chao An village in northern Guangdong province. This type of oolong grows from trees and is picked using tall ladders. It is then hand-roasted to oxidize it and give it that special flavor. This tea has the characteristic of "mi lan xiang" or orchid nectar aromatic quality to it. The leaves after being infused are robust and strong while still green in color. This tea can be infused 10 to 15 times! Don't allow early infusions to sit for too long or the flavor will be too strong which could the subtlety of later infusions less enjoyable!