Wuyi Old Tree Water Sprite | Lao Cong Shui Xian | 50g

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The three most famous tea cultivars in Wuyi are Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui, and Shui Xian—with Shui Xian being the most traditional among them. Compared to Da Hong Pao and Rou Gui, Shui Xian is less aromatic as a cultivar but offers a deeper, more flavorful experience in terms of body, flavor evolution, and aftertaste. As the locals say in Wuyi: “There’s no taste richer than Shui Xian.” In particular, the Lao Cong Shui Xian—harvested from old, ecologically grown tea trees—is known for its key characteristic: sweetness. But it’s not just any sweetness—it’s pure, bright, and unclouded by conflicting notes. A three-stage charcoal roasting process matures that sweetness, adding delicate hints of coffee flavor. Combined with the mature complexity and vibrant energy imparted by old-growth trees, this tea is truly remarkable.