Shui Xian


Shui Xian is a cultivar of Camellia sinensis as well as an oolong tea traditionally from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China. The infused color is a deep amber which is characteristic for many other Wuyi oolong teas. This tea is also grown in Taiwan and Guangdong.

Varieties

Lao Cong Shui Xian or Aged Shui Xian : A Shui Xian made from old bushes that may be as old as 200 years. The taste and appearance will signify it as an even darker Oolong. According to Chen De Hua, Lao Cong Shui Xian refers to tea bushes that are at least 50 years old. These older bushes produce a distinct aroma, setting them apart from regular Shui Xian. The unique fragrance, often called 'Cong Wei,' comes from the woody notes of the bush's trunk and branches, combined with the surrounding environment's ecological characteristics.Zhangping Shui Xian : A Shui Xian bush that is grown in Zhangping, Longyan, Fujian province and is typically processed as a green oolong.

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