[Almond Aroma](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/almond-aroma/) (杏仁香, xìngrén xiāng) is a rare natural fragrance found in certain wild ancient tree black teas from [Luokeng](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/luokeng/). First identified in 2010 by Li Yuming and Chen Dong during a 72-hour search in the Xuehuayan (Snow Flower Rock) area.
The aroma compound is [benzaldehyde](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/benzaldehyde/), comprising ~40% of the aromatic profile. This is a natural compound — NOT added flavoring — developing from the specific wild cultivar, red sandstone soil, and high-mountain microclimate.
Signature products: [XHY-01 Snow Flower Rock Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea](https://shaoguantea.com/collection/xhy-01-snow-flower-rock-wild-ancient-tree-black-tea-almond-aroma/) (Legend grade), Monkey-Picked Red Pan-Tao series.
See also: [Benzaldehyde](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/benzaldehyde/), [Snow Flower Rock](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/snow-flower-rock/)
