Traditional Shui Xian
Traditional Shui Xian
Other names: Shui Hsien, Water Sprite, Water Fairy
One of the most famous oolongs and often served in restaurants in China. Dark and heavily roasted it has a bright amber, medium bodied liquor with a natural flowery fragrance that emerges after two or three infusions. Baked over charcoal to give it a deep, rich satisfying flavour with a long sweet aftertaste.
| Chinese Name | (Wu Yi) Shui Xian Cha (武夷)水仙茶 |
|---|---|
| English Pronunciation | (woo yee) schway cee-en char |
| Range | Premium |
| Country | China |
| Origin | Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province |
| Plantation Altitude | 800m |
| Harvest Date | Spring 2010 |
| Varietal | Shui Xian |
| Roasting Level | Heavily oxidised and baked - good to store in an airtight container for a few years |
| Leaf Appearance | Large dark leaves streaked with white and rolled into even strips |
| Aroma | Honey fragrance |
| Liquor | Light amber |
| Tasting Notes | The liquor has natural flowery notes with a long sweet aftertaste |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | 1 tbs per cup (200ml), water temperature: 85° - 90°C (185° - 194°F) infuse for 3 minutes |
