Lao Cong Shuixian (108g) | Aged Wuyi Shuixian Rock Tea

Origin: Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Danxia Landform
Harvest: Spring 2024, Single Season
Processing: Machine-Processed & Traditional Charcoal Roasting
Net Weight: 108g
Brewing Vessel: 120ml Gaiwan
Tea-to-Water Ratio: One serving per brew
Water Type: Purified or Mountain Spring Water
Water Temperature: 95°C or above

Aromatic Profile | Deep & Distinctive

Lao Cong Shuixian exudes a delicate powdery floral scent, seamlessly blending with graceful orchid notes. Its unique aged-tree character adds an unmistakable woody essence, further enriched by mossy freshness and palm leaf aroma. These elements create a refined and balanced fragrance, reflective of the tea’s long history and deep-rooted heritage.

Thick, Smooth, and Long-Lasting Flavor

The tea liquor is rich, full-bodied, and velvety, offering a distinct weight and depth with every sip. Upon entering the mouth, the tea’s thick and smooth texture coats the palate, delivering a profound sense of depth and complexity. The returning sweetness (hui gan) spreads effortlessly from the tongue to the throat, leaving a lingering refreshing sweetness.

This tea is highly durable, maintaining its fragrance and depth through ten or more infusions, making it a prized selection for those who appreciate longevity and evolving complexity in their brews.

Brewing Method

• Pouring Technique: Use a high pour and low dribble for the first few infusions to enhance aroma release.
• Steeping Time: Quick infusions are key; ensure each brew is fully drained before the next.
• Later Infusions: After the seventh infusion, slightly extend steeping time to unlock deeper aged notes.

Visual & Textural Profile

• Dry Leaves: Tightly curled, thick, and well-formed; dark, glossy, and uniform.
• Tea Liquor: Bright golden-orange, clear and luminous.
• Aroma: A harmonious blend of woody, mossy, and nutty notes, with subtle hints of orchid and aged tree essence.
• Wet Leaves: Lustrous, soft, and elastic, revealing a pale green base with red edges, retaining a lingering rock aroma (yan yun) even after multiple infusions.

Indulge in the depth and elegance of Lao Cong Shuixian (Silver-Grey Edition), a tea that embodies the wisdom of time and the essence of Wuyi’s legendary terroir.