Qinghua – Zhangping Shuixian Compressed Oolong Tea

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Origin: Zhang Ping City, Fu Jian Province

Cultivar: Shuixian

Harvest: Spring 2025

Oxidation: Partly-oxidized

Caffeine: Medium

Theanine: High

Catechin: Medium 

Tasting Notes (5/20/2025) 

Aroma: rich, layered, elegant orchid, tender, homey, fruity, creamy, milky, sharp osmanthus aroma 

Taste: refreshing, mellow, rich, sweet, lasting salivation, pleasant body sensation

Traditional Gongfu Style

Pre-warm the gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:20. Brew with water at 100°C (212°F). Steep the first infusion for 20–30 seconds until the mini cake breaks apart. Then brew it like other loose-leaf oolong. Pour the water from a fixed height directly onto the leaves to enhance aroma and flavor release. Immediately pour out the tea liquor after adding water—do not let it steep. Starting from the fifth infusion, gradually increase the steeping time with each subsequent brew if needed. Pour the tea liquor completely out after each brew. Bottled water is recommended to ensure the delicate flavors.