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
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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.
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THE GONGFU METHOD
Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan
5-7 grams
Water temperature
90-95 °C
First rinse
5-10 sec (pouring away)
Infusion 110-15 sec
Infusion 25-10 sec
Infusion 310-15 sec
Infusion 415-20 sec
Infusion 520-30 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.
Dosage / 250 ml
2,5-3 g
Temperature
90-95°C
Infusion
2-3 minutes
Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan
5-7 grams
Water temperature
90-95 °C
