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Lao Shui Xian is an aged Wuyi oolong of the Shui Xian variety from the small, distinctive Chang Xing manufactory, which specializes in select high-quality tea. It was made from spring raw material in 2020.
During production the leaf went through medium oxidation and repeated roasting; a so-called "medium fire" was applied. Traditional processing with a final charcoal bake produced a soft, smooth and multifaceted tea. Package: 50 g.
Characteristics
- Type: aged Wuyi oolong (yan cha), Shui Xian variety
- Producer: Chang Xing manufactory
- Harvest: spring 2020
- Roast: medium fire, repeated roasting
- Leaf: fairly large brownish leaves with a lengthwise twist
- Weight: 50 g
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: juicy and bright, spicy and pastry-like, with nuances of forest moss, old leather books and dry wood.
Infusion: dense, thick and multifaceted, bready and spicy, with shades of forest moss, wood resins, honey, spices, berries and fruit. The taste is clean, rounded and silky, with a light astringency, sweetness and minerality.
Aftertaste: long, enveloping, warm and sweet.
Why You'll Love It
An interesting tea for unhurried tea sessions, suited to the morning as well as the time after lunch. It will appeal to lovers of rich, deep dark oolongs with a twist. It helps you focus, then relaxes.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (porous clay or porcelain):
- 3–4 g of tea per 100 ml of water
- water at 95 °C
- short infusions of 5–10 s, then add 5–10 s each time
- the flavor holds through 7–8 infusions
Western-style brewing (large glass or porcelain teapot):
- 4–5 g of tea (1–1.5 tsp) per 500 ml of water
- water at 90–95 °C; rinse the tea with boiling water and pour it off
- pour over boiling water, cover with the lid and steep for 3–4 min
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry place, away from light and foreign odors.