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Organic Shui Xian Oolong Tea
有機水仙烏龍
TN1701
Organic Shui Xian Oolong Tea
Organically grown
Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian, China 武夷山‧福建‧中國
Year: 2008 spring
Style: Deep oxidized, full bodied, wild floral aroma, roasted rice flavour
Loose leaf style: Slender tightly curled
Loose leaf color: Smoky Brown
Wet leaf style: Brownish Red
Tea color: Crimson
Certification: USDA, BCS, JAS certified organic
Shui Xian Oolong belongs to the family of Wuyi Yen Cha (Wuyi Rock Tea, grown in between the rocks) originated in Wuyi area of Fujian Province, China. There are 830 kinds of Wuyi Rock Tea in the area, most of them are named after the varietals. Shui Xian is the name of tea tree varietal. Shui Xian means "narcissus" in Chinese, but it has nothing related to the flower. The name come from the place first Shui Xian tea tree was found. Shui Xian Oolong is one of the widely cultivated varietal in rock tea, famous for its orchid and fruity fragrance. This is a mild and complex rock tea.
Partial oxidized Oolong tea was originated from the royal tea blocks "Long Tuan"(龍團) and "Feng Bing"(鳳餅) about 1000 years ago in Sung Dynasty. Oolong tea was officially named as "Oolong" 300 years ago in Qing Dynasty. Wuyi area was the first place producing Oolong tea. The processes of producing Wuyi Oolong tea is extremely labor and time consuming. It undergoes sun wilting, room wilting, shacking, dehydrating, roasting, rolling, cooling. The procedures occur repeatedly, needs days to process. Wuyi Oolong is even more aromatic after aging.
Brewing:
Start with 1.5 tsp for 120cc 95℃ water, steam about 30 seconds for the
first brew to unroll the leaves. 32 seconds for the second infusion,
and add 20 seconds for the following infusions. Provides at least 3
infusions.
The tea leaves need to be fully expanded in the
container, remember not to put too much loose tea to avoid over packed.
One tip to keep in mind is the amount of dry loose tea should be around
1/4 or smaller of the teaware or container, after brewing, the tea
leaves will expand to 80%-90% of the container. Once you get familiar
with the tea, you may explore your own brewing method.
Teaware:
Gongfu teaware or Yixing pots suit best for Oolong tea, glassware, Gaiwan, or porcelain teaware are also good personal choices.
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