桂花香
Term · Tasting
Gui Hua Xiang
Literal meaning
osmanthus fragrance
Definition#
Phoenix dancong aroma type with an osmanthus-blossom note. Jiemian (2017) traces it to an early-Qing mother tree on Wudong propagated as a group bush; T/CZTTBZ 002-2021 cites 娘伞仔 桂花香 as a naming example.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Gui Hua Xiang osmanthus fragrance (Phoenix dancong aroma type) pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Gui Hua Xiang Aromatyp der Phönix-Dancong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | Гуй Хуа Сян ароматический тип фэнхуанского даньцуна pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 桂花香 | |
| 日本語 | 桂花香 |
Common confusions#
- Not osmanthus-scented tea (桂花茶): no flowers are added (Babelcarp).
Terms#
Entries that use this term 2#
凤凰单丛
Phoenix Dancong Fènghuáng Dāncōng
An aromatic family of oolongs from the Phoenix Mountains of Chaozhou, Guangdong, known for long, twisted leaves and naturally floral, fruity or honeyed aromas. Its many named selections come from Fenghuang Shuixian tea plants, with each tea’s character shaped by the plant material and processing.
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凤凰镇
Fenghuang Fènghuáng Zhèn
Mountain town north of Chaozhou and the heart of Phoenix Dancong oolong. Its named single-bush trees, grouped by aroma, grow from about 365 m to 1,200 m.
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