Ya Shi Xiang (Duck Shit) Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong Tea

In the wonderful world of tea, there’s a fascinating one called “Duck Shit Fragrance” that has caught the interest of many tea lovers thanks to its unique aroma and exceptional quality. You might wonder how it got such an unusual name and what precisely this tea is all about.

So what’s the connection between Duck Shit Fragrance and duck poop? What makes this tea so unique? Let’s dive in and explore its charm in this article.

Why is Duck Shit Oolong (Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong) Called This Way?

There are some fun legends about how the name “Ya Shi Xiang” came to be; two are pretty popular as follows：

Origin 1:

One story says that a tea farmer discovered a unique tea with a wonderfully fragrant aroma, even more so than other teas. His neighbors were curious and eager to know what kind of tea he was growing.

To protect his valuable treasure, the farmer thought, “If I share its name, people might try to take it!” So, he gave it an unappealing name to deter them from trying: Yashixiang. And that’s how the quirky name stuck.

Origin 2:

Another story is that the unique soil used to grow Ya Shi Xiang is yellow soil, often called duck feces soil. This connection is what inspired the name as well.

The Origin of Duk Shit Oolong

Yashixiang is a delightful semi-fermented Oolong tea primarily produced in the beautiful Fenghuang Dancong tea region of Chao’an County, located in Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province. This unique t a is recognized as a national geographical indication-protected product. The lovely mountains, clear waters, and pleasant climate create the perfect environment for growing “Yashixiang,” making it truly unique and cherished.

The Taste of Duk Shit Oolong

From the moment where the water pours into the gaiwan, the fragrance of this Wudong Ya Shi Xiang bursts out, rich and varied with its characteristic orchid aroma interplaying with fruity sweetness and the sharper, richer mountain flavor.

When smelling the tea liquid itself, you may be able to pick up a light, refreshing, milky fragrance; the first impression of the taste is clear and sweet, immediately replaced by the fuller, richer aroma of the tea’s body, and then followed by the soft, sweet aftertaste without any bitterness. That aftertaste endures after swallowing, accompanied by the overtone of the tea’s fragrance; this particular dan cong can be brewed for many infusions and retains its unique taste and aroma.