Shui Xian (Water Sprite)

 

Oolong Tea
yan cha

 

Origin: Wu Yi Shan, Fujian Province, China

Style/Shape: long, strip-style leaf
Plucking Style: hand-plucked
Cultivar: Shui xian
Oxidation: 35-45% oxidation
Roasting: medium-light charcoal roasting

 

Appearance: open twist leaf style, long, thick individual leaves, leaf color: lovely tawney brown
Flavor:
nuanced sweet flavor of pumpkin and winter squash
Aroma: rich, caramel, light aroma of charcoal roasting, raisins and almond
Liquor: deep red-amber liquor tinged with copper color

 

NO LONGER FOR SALE
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