Heavy Roast Fireflake Dancong

This oolong from Guangdong, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This heavy roast Dancong oolong delivers a comforting aroma with a robust character. Expect fragrant notes balanced by a deep, caramelized sweetness, offering a satisfying and warming cup perfect for . It sits in the "Roasted" and "Fragrant" and "Sweet" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans roasted and fragrant and sweet.

Aim for water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). Western style: steep for 3–4 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s infusions (8–15 steeps) for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Roasted oolongs can handle higher temps — don't be afraid of boiling water for heavy roasts.

This oolong is grown in Guangdong, China. This particular batch comes from the 2019 harvest. After picking, the leaves received a heavy roast, which shapes the final flavor.