Mi Lan Xiang Tea
Honey Orchid
Mi Lan Xiang ('honey orchid') is the most famous Phoenix Dan Cong variety, prized for its pronounced natural honey and orchid aromatics.
Flavor Profile
What does Mi Lan Xiang taste like?
Mi Lan Xiang ('honey orchid') is the most famous Phoenix Dan Cong variety, prized for its pronounced natural honey and orchid aromatics. The twisted dark leaves brew a golden cup that is intensely fragrant up front — ripe apricot, wildflower honey — with a smooth, thick body and a clean mineral finish. A medium roast keeps the aromatics vivid while adding gentle toasted depth.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Guangdong (Fenghuang), China
Mi Lan Xiang grows on the slopes of Phoenix Mountain in Guangdong, often from old-growth tea trees.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Mi Lan Xiang
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Mi Lan Xiang
Typical brewed serving
Mi Lan Xiang is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Mi Lan Xiang Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Mi Lan Xiang tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Mi Lan Xiang tea?
Mi Lan Xiang ('honey orchid') is the most famous Phoenix Dan Cong variety, prized for its pronounced natural honey and orchid aromatics. It is also known as Honey Orchid.
Does Mi Lan Xiang tea have caffeine?
Yes. Mi Lan Xiang is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Mi Lan Xiang tea taste like?
Mi Lan Xiang is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Floral, and Fruity, with a medium body.
How do you brew Mi Lan Xiang tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Mi Lan Xiang tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Mi Lan Xiang; its profile centers on Honeyed, Floral, and Fruity.