蜜兰香蜜蘭香
Term · Tasting
Mi Lan Xiang
Literal meaning
honey-orchid fragrance
Definition#
Phoenix dancong aroma type combining honey and orchid notes. Jiemian (2017) lists 宋种蜜兰香 (formerly called 番薯香, 'sweet-potato aroma'), 黄金叶 (白叶王) and 輋门.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Mi Lan Xiang honey-orchid fragrance (Phoenix dancong aroma type) pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Mi Lan Xiang Aromatyp der Phönix-Dancong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | Ми Лань Сян ароматический тип фэнхуанского даньцуна pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 蜜兰香 | |
| 繁體字 | 蜜蘭香 | |
| 日本語 | 蜜蘭香 |
Common confusions#
- Some Russian shops gloss it «Чудесная орхидея» ("wonderful orchid"); 蜜 means honey.
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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