Plum Bridge Laocong Shuixian 2023 – Zhengyan

Name: Plum Bridge Laocong Shuixian 2023 - Zhengyan
SKU: SYC20223
Price: 60.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Tea – Shuixian, Yancha Wulong
Harvest – Spring 2023
Origin – Mei Zi Qiao, Wuyishan, Zhengyan

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 think of the experience of drinking Laocong Shuixian as walking into an imaginary old bookstore, with a warm light filtering through the windows, old wood panels and a peaceful cozy energy.

As soon as I drink the first brew from this Plum Bridge it feels like the universe is slowing down for a moment which reminds me why I like Laocong. The flavor is not strongly fragrant or bright, it is more woody and understated and leaves a balanced sweetness in the aftertaste. The roast and processing is and the tea shine for those who appreciate its subtle qualities.

A tea to drink slowly and appreciate, not for every day, not for everyone.

Price is for 50 g.

60.00€

SKU: SYC20223 Categories: Tea, Yancha Wulong Tags: 2023, shuixian, yancha

Additional information

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.