Single varietals of Feng Huang Wu Long did not come around until the 1980s. Through selective farming, the farmers were able to distinguish and stabilize varietals through transplanting or cloning. Thus, starting the era of single varietals. Because varietal is a significant factor in Wu Long's price and perceived quality, the tea named after the actual varietals is generally considered better than the ones named after its aroma. In all Wu Long regions, there are hundreds of varietals. Some of the most common ones are:

Supposedly named because there were only eight tea trees of this kind left at one point. Ba Xian is one of the most prized varietals of Feng Huang Wu Long. Its subtle, sweet, floral aroma is crisp and not overly showy, with substantial long lingering tannins. When made well, the varietal also gives a passion fruit/citrusy note.

Song Zhong is a descendant varietal of the old tree rumored to be from the Song Dynasty. It's bold, blunt, floral with subtle herbal notes.

Peachy and straightforward, this is one of the most common varietals for Feng Huang Wu Long. Bai Ye has a high yield; it buds early and is reliable. The delightful notes also make it one of the most popular teas on the market. However, Bai Ye is often mistakenly sold as Mi Lan Xiang (honey orchid) but is a more economical varietal. (Note that this is not the same as a varietal called Da Bai Ye.)

Few teas gain their attention for their unusually foul name, and the Duck Sh*t is undoubtedly one of them. There were efforts to change the name to a more sophisticated one, such as Silver Flower Fragrance, but Duck Sh*t remains. There are many stories about the origin of the name. For example, one tells of a farmer that named the tea with a profane name to prevent it from being stolen. But, it is just how the locals call many things. There's a varietal in the region called Zei Shi, means thief shit. Ya Shi Xiang is buttery, bright, jasmine, and very aromatic with a pleasant sweetness.

Technically, the translation is Apricot Kernel Fragrance, which in the West gets commonly translated as Almond. Ju Duo Zai is a cute oddball among Feng Huang Wu Long and easily distinguishable by appearance and taste. Its leaves are tiny with very fuzzy edges. While Wu Longs (Oolongs) tend to be floral, Ju Duo Zai is nuttier and has a weighty mouthfeel. It is considered a prized varietal.

Zhi Lan Xiang is named after an orchid. This prized varietal is elegant, with subtle fruitiness and a bright metallic taste. 

Another very common varietal for Feng Huang Wu Long, Wu Ye, is grassy, refreshing with prominent floral notes. Wu Ye is often sold as Ya Shi Xiang and is also an economical varietal. (Note that this is not the same as a varietal called Da Wu Ye.)

Though the name frequently appears on the tea market, most Mi Lian Xiangs are Bai Ye. The tea is named not after the sweetness people usually associate with honey but the weighty waxy notes farmers associate with honeycomb. Mi Lan Xiang is a varietal that is not as easy to harvest and make as Bai Ye is. Due to the confusion, other varietals are sold or marketed as "Mi Lan Xiang," however, the actual Mi Lan Xiang varietal is still highly desired.