This traditionally roasted Shui Xian from the Wuyi foothills has a rich, smooth body. Woody and mineral notes lead, with gentle sweetness developing through later infusions.
Why this oneA rich Wuyi oolong with deep roast, warm wood and mineral notes.
Character
Roasted · Earthy
Tea family
Oolong
Water
95°C
First infusion
10–15 sec
Good for
Everyday · Gongfu
€14.68
In stock
Format: 60 gram
In the cup
Wood and roast, then sweetness
The clear, bright liquor is smooth and full-bodied. Deep roasted character sits over warm wood and mineral notes.
Gentle sweetness becomes clearer in later infusions.
Leaf and craft
Shui Xian from the southern foothills
The Shui Xian bushes grow in the southern Wuyi foothills in Fujian. The leaves are harvested in April and May.
Traditional processing includes sun-withering, oxidation, fixation, rolling, drying and refinement.
First brew
A porcelain gaiwan, a short start
Use water at 95°C and begin with a 10–15 second infusion. Gradually extend subsequent rounds.