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6g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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SpicedFruityFloral
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This 'old bush' Shui Xian offers a mild yet distinct character, revealing layers of warm ginger and clove spice intertwined with the refreshing acidity of green fruits. A delicate hint of lavender adds to its sophisticated profile, creating a comforting and contemplative infusion that rewards careful exploration of its tempered flavors.
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About This Tea
What does Laocong Shui Xian taste like?
This 'old bush' Shui Xian offers a mild yet distinct character, revealing layers of warm ginger and clove spice intertwined with the refreshing acidity of green fruits. A delicate hint of lavender add. It leans spiced, fruity and floral.
How should I brew Laocong Shui Xian?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Laocong Shui Xian come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Shui Xian cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2017 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Laocong Shui Xian cost?
Starts at $6.35 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.73/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.38 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.
$6.35$0.73/g