Description
Metamorphosis Laocong Shuixian 2020 – Zhengyan
Tea – Shuixian, Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2020
Origin – Huan Gu Yan, Zhengyan
This is one of the most complex, deep and fulfilling teas we have for sale. A rich and calming experience that only laocong shuixian can offer, and only lacong shuixian of this level. Smooth, full of congwei flavor this tea can be brewed many times with a deep, cozy charcoal roasting and a sweet aftertaste.
The characteristic of Laocong Shuixian (old bush shuixian) is that is picked only from older trees and this gives it a silky smooth mouthfeel and a special flavor called Congwei, meaning the flavor of bushes. I describe the experience of drinking Laocong Shuixian as walking into an imaginary old bookstore, with a warm and cozy feeling and aromatics I would never want to leave.
We recommend this tea to experienced drinkers and suggest to try boiling it.
Price is for 50 g.
60.00€
Additional information
| Weight | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Shui Xian |
| Name | Lao Cong 老枞 literally means "old bush" and is a prefix used to indicate older tea trees. It is said to achieve a strong cong wei (laocong flavor) a tea should be over 80 years of age. Shui Xian 水仙 literally means narcissus and is the name of this cultivar. Huan Gu Yan 换骨岩 literally means to changing bones cliff and its a location in the Zhengyan area |
| Brewing tips | This tea can be brewed normally in a gaiwan or teapot or mug but we recommend to try it simmered at least once. To prepare boiled tea just simmer a few grams of leaves in plenty of water for around 15-20 minutes (for example circa 1g/100ml but precision doesn't matter too much). After drinking half of the boiled tea the pot can be refilled and reboiled over and over gradually increasing boiling times. Both brewing methods can be combined for the same leaves trying a few infusions in the gaiwan and then moving the leaves to simmer. This tea can make many infusions therefore its recommended to have enough time to dedicate to it. |
| Packaging | The tea comes in a tin. Be careful when opening the tin: please use a tool acting as lever to open the tin instead of your nails. |
