Olena Kovalenko

The hallmark chestnut aroma hits you when you open the bag. Flat, smooth leaves — you can tell this is hand-pressed. Light golden liquor, incredibly clean. Not cheap, but you're paying for one of the world's great teas.

Huang Zhi Xiang Dan Cong is a category of its own. You can't compare it to Tie Guan Yin or Ali Shan — it's its own world. The orchid-tropical complexity unfolds over 8+ infusions, each revealing something new. The gaiwan must be pre-heated. Incredible tea.