黄栀香黃梔香
Term · Tasting
Huang Zhi Xiang
Literal meaning
gardenia fragrance
Definition#
One of the ten Phoenix dancong aroma types, named for gardenia (栀子). Jiemian's 2017 list puts seven strains in it, among them 宋种黄枝香, 宋种黄茶香, 单丛大白叶, 宋种二号 and 棕蓑挟; it is the largest group in the 2021 Chaozhou grading standard's table of named bushes.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Huang Zhi Xiang gardenia fragrance (Phoenix dancong aroma type) pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Huang Zhi Xiang Aromatyp der Phönix-Dancong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | Хуан Чжи Сян ароматический тип фэнхуанского даньцуна pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 黄栀香 | |
| 繁體字 | 黃梔香 | Regional usage
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| 日本語 | 黄梔香 |
Common confusions#
- The 2021 standards write 黄栀香 in the type list but 黄枝香型 in the grading table; Babelcarp records 黄枝香 and 黄支香 as the common spellings and notes the view that they corrupt 黄栀香.
Terms#
Entries that use this term 3#
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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黄栀香单丛
Huang Zhi Xiang Dancong Huángzhīxiāng Dāncōng
The gardenia-like aroma family of Dancong, covering several named tree lines; written 黄栀香 in the GI text and often 黄枝香 in trade.
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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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