Zuo Ruyu Zhangping Shui Xian Honey 2022 - 8g

Zuo Ruyu Zhangping Shui Xian Honey 2022 - 8g
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Another interesting tea from the workshop of master Zuo Ruyu. 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 2022 and then pressed into 8-9g cubes. The tea is medium oxidized and pressed into 8-9g cubes that can be easily separated without breaking the leaves. This tea has been attacked by the Jacobiasca formosana 'grasshopper', which causes the plant to defend itself against the pest by producing the 'honey' aroma of this tea.

The aroma of the dry leaf is floral fresh with a sweetish hint.

The flavour of the tea is clean, fresh, floral and honeyed. Shui xian oolong with a hint of osmanthus and orchids and honey aroma in the background.

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 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.