Laocong Shuixian

The highest qualities of this renowned cut tea are made from leaves from old bushes of Shui Xian in the spectacularly beautiful area of Wuyi where the best rocks, and therefore soil, are found. Like our other rock teas, Laocong Shuixian is a zheng yancha and as the name (“laocong”) indicates, it is made from tea leaves plucked from old bushes. This is a great Shuixian that has both depth and clarity, roasted sweetness and austere minerals.

Other names: Old Bush Shui Xian. Origin: Wuyi, Fujian. Harvest: Spring 2017. Cultivar: Shui Xian.

Conventional steeping

• 90-95 c
• 2-3 grams
• 200ml
• 2-3 min

Chinese preparation

• 90-95 c
• 4-6 grams
• 200ml
• 10-60 seconds
• Repeat the infusion several times

Dosage / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

Temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

L aocong Shuixian is well suited for multiple infusions. The second brewing is ideally kept short, as the leaves have already begun to open and release their aromas.

THE GONGFU METHOD

Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan 5-7 grams

Water temperature 90-95 °C

First rinse 5-10 sec (pouring away)

Infusion 1 10-15 sec

Infusion 2 5-10 sec

Infusion 3 10-15 sec

Infusion 4 15-20 sec

Infusion 5 20-30 sec

Infusion 6+ +10 sec per extra infusion

The Gongfu method allows many short infusions. Increase the time gradually over time. Oolong teas and pu erh are particularly suitable.