2020 Wuyi Shan Shuixian Oolong

Name: 2020 Wuyi Shan Shuixian Oolong

Year: 2020

Material:   3-5 years old bushes, Shui Xian

Harvest: Spring.

Area: Surrounding Wuyi Mountain Scenic Reserve Area

This tea was hand-picked and traditionally charcoal-roasted (lower roasted than our Qi Lan, Rougui and Dahongpao.).  

I brewed this one with 6.5g / 90 cm3 gaiwan. You can brew this from 9 to 11 infusions.

The dried leaves have a deep flower aroma. And mineral notes to it that already shows its quality.

Even if you are one of those Yancha drinkers that prefer high-roasted teas, you’ll surely love this one. 

This tea has a persistent and lingering sharp flower taste with some mineral character. It will stay in the mouth and throat for a long time.  

It has a thick body, some acidity, astringency and a little bitterness countered by a pleasant sweetness.

I define this Shui Xian as a balanced tea. It has both the flavours and aromas from proper roasting, deep mineral character and a delicate floral aroma, all of these three blended harmoniously. This happens with our Qilan too, the difference with this one is that the Qilan is more roasted and the flower flavour/aroma is obviously different.

Once I brewed this tea eleven times. The last two or three brews were lighter. However, this one will prove its quality infusion after infusion by remaining stable, gradually losing its strength and keeping that intense flavour until the end. (same experience with our Qi Lan)

Note: You will be surprised by the quality-price relationship of this tea, even if you are a seasoned tea drinker. I wanted to sell a high-quality tea at a relatively low price ( considering the high price tag some teas can reach these days). To achieve this goal, I decided to make a low profit and offer this tea along with the Qi Lan, Rougui and Dahongpao.