Zuo Ruyu Zhangping Shui Xian 2018 - 8g

Zuo Ruyu Zhangping Shui Xian 2018 - 8g
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Another oolong from master Zuo Ruyu. This time tea from Zhangping, Fujian, China.

The tea comes from an altitude of approximately 600m, from the Shui Xian cultivar - Narcissus, or also water lily. This particular tea was hand harvested in 2018.

The tea is medium oxidized and pressed into 8-9g cubes.

The aroma of the dry leaf is floral and fresh, giving a hint of an extraordinary experience.

The flavour of the tea is clean, fresh and floral - combining indeed the scent of daffodils, with a hint of osmanthus and orchids, as well as a pleasant, slightly exotic fruitiness. The aftertaste remains in the mouth long after finishing.

This is the first of a series of 3 Shui Xian cubes I will be introducing. These teas have won 2 gold medals - "Natianal Intangible Cultural Heritage" and "World-Class Intangible Cultural Heritage". Regardless of the award, the main carrier of the quality is mainly the name of the master Zuo Ruyu.

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Brewing: 100 ml, 4g of tea, 95C water, rinse, first pour 40s, subsequent pours 20-30s, according to personal preference, will last 8-10 pours. 
I recommend really small volumes, maximum 150ml.

Alternatively, similar preparation, but a whole cube up to 150ml, first pour 40s, then a short rinse and many pours.