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Shui Xian

Oolong tea

Shui Xian

水仙 / 武夷水仙

Shuǐxiān

Toasted nuts · Wood · Flowers

Roast and floral notes vary with the maker and roast level.

Fujian, China

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A little context

This profile covers Wuyi Shui Xian; other regional Shui Xian styles can differ.

You might enjoy it if…

You are curious about toasted nuts, wood, flowers and want a fuller cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You might prefer another tea if…

You dislike roast or want a delicate green tea.

Your first mug

Leaf
3 g
Water
250 ml
Temperature
95°C / 203°F
First steep
2.5 min

Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.

New tea or aged tea?

Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.

Compare the two age timelines

Where to try it

Visit the seller