Lao Cong Shui Xian - Oolong Tea
Taste: Mellow, sweet, floral fragrance.
Aroma: Flower and wood fragrance.
Tea water color: Amber red.
Caffeine: Moderate
Year: ????
Origin: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
Grade: Premium
Appearance: Dark brown strips, tightly twisted.
Growth Environment: Natural ecological tea garden (1,200–1,500m altitude).
Size: Varies by selection (e.g., 50g / 200g / 500g).
How to brew:
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Take 5-7g tea leaves in a covered pot/gaiwan.
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First pour: 200ml boiling water (100°C), immediately discard to rinse.
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Second pour: 200ml boiling water, steep 15-20 seconds.
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Subsequent pours: Increase steep time by 10 seconds per infusion.
Note:
-Tea-to-water ratio: ~1:50.
- 5-7g for milder taste; 7-9g for stronger.
- Adjust tea amount and brew time to preference.
- Older bush ("Lao Cong") leaves yield 8+ infusions.
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