Wu Yi Rock Tea Shui Xian 2009

Cultivar: Shui Xian

Harvest: Spring 2009

Origin: Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian 

Cup: 1 tbsp for 16 Gong Fu Cha cups

Caffeine level: medium

Tasting Note

brown sugar sweetness, caramel sweetness, cocoa, woody, spice, roast peanut, creamy

Ice Tea Instruction

Every 1 gram of tea for 60ml of cool water, and allow steeping a few hours in refrigerator. 

Full Description

This Shui Xian is an intriguing tale of time! It’s from the core production area in Wu Yi Shan known as “Yan Zi Ke” 燕子窠, or “Swallow Nest”, because of its geographical feature of a small valley being surrounded by rocks and formed a circular shape. This tea has not been re-roasted since 2009, but just left to be aged completely naturally. Shui Xian is one of the most internationally renowned Wu Yi Rock Tea varietals, and because of its particular delightful characters of caramel and brown sugar like sweetness, it ages really well as the roasting slowly fades away. Now it’s left with such complex layers of fragrances and taste with a strong Cha Qi. It can be steeped 10+ times by a Gaiwan and the brown sugar sweetness is still noticeable in the aftertaste.

Wu Yi Shan is located in northern Fu Jian province in China and it’s the cradle for the worldwide prestigious Wu Yi Rock Teas. The traditionally processed Wu Yi rock teas tend to be more roasted, and they are famous for their roasting, peanut/nutty, spiced and sometimes floral or mineral taste. Rock tea enthusiasts also talk often about or seek “Yan Yun” 岩韵 in a tea, which means the “Rhythm of Rock”, and it’s an abstract sensation of tea drinkers sensing the energy from the rock from a Wu Yi rock tea. 

Brewing Instruction Gaiwan & Teapot

	Gaiwan: after rinse, 3-5 secs ceramic pot: 3 mins
	Add 5gram/1 tbsp
	95 C / 205 F

Top Health Benefits

• Strengthening teeth & preventing tooth decay.

• Lower blood sugar level & reduce high blood pressure.

• Aids weight loss by suppressing the synthesis of fatty acids, which helps to stop producing higher levels of fat.

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