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Black

Oolong

Shui Xian
Water Sprite
Late Spring 2009

Wu Yi Shan rock oolong tea
Fujian Province, China
70% oxidation
Open flat leaf style
Clear, peaty flavor
Clean, mineral aroma
Pale amber liquor tinged silver

1/4 lb	1/2 lb	lb
15.00 Buy	30.00 Buy	60.00 Buy

A leafy, dark, highly-oxidized strip-style oolong from the Wu Yi Shan area of Northern Fujian Province. One of the Wu Yi Shan's most well-known teas, Shui Xian has long, slender, thick-ish, slightly twisted leaves and has been dried over charcoal fire. This tea has many fans among our oolong tea enthusiast customers, and is a reasonably priced introduction to the wonderful world of Wu Yi Shan rock oolong teas.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2-3 heaping teaspoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 2-3 Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F