Shui Xian (Narcissus)

This old bush Wuyi Shui Xian unfolds with a captivating blend of deep minerality and aged wood, characteristic of its terroir. Expect a comforting, smooth liquor with subtle floral whispers and a last. It leans mineral, woody and sweet.

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.

Grown in Fujian, China from the Shui Xian cultivar.

Starts at $32.75 from Purple Cloud Tea House, or about $0.44/g. A 75g package gets you around 13 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.64 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.