Phoenix Narcissus tea originally comes from Guangdong, with the Fenghuang Mountain area in Chao’an County being its earliest production region. It later spread to areas such as Guangdong’s Chaoan, Raoping, Fengshun, Jiaoling, and Pingyuan. It has become a well-known tea tree variety and is exceptionally suited for making oolong tea.
The characteristics of Phoenix Narcissus tea include a thick main trunk, relatively sparse branches, and an upright or semi-spreading growth habit. Its leaves are oblong or elliptic with blunt, shallow serrations and a thick, brittle texture. The tips are mostly acuminate, with the leaf apex drooping slightly to resemble a bird’s beak, which is why local farmers call it “Black-Beak Tea” (Wuzui Cha). The buds and leaves are plump and robust, with few hairs and a light green color. It has a relatively strong seed-bearing capacity.
