high fire woody shui xian oolong_rare displaying a naturally untended state

displaying a naturally untended state

as the shape allows the leaves to fully unfurl and develop evenly

This 2017 Shou Mei from Panxi in Fuding is made from larger

and a hint of vanilla

It’s not too heavy in the mouth

high fire woody shui xian oolong_rare displaying a naturally untended stateThis Shui Xian is the newest in our line of high fire Yan Cha. Like its sibling, the High Fire Da Hong Pao, it has been roasted four times to achieve a round and full bodied drinking experience. The leaves are black and uniform in appearance, suggesting notes one would typically expect from this type of tea: a deep chocolate fragrance combined with flame kissed wood reminiscent of large oak barrels. Hints of ash, toffee, and toasted walnut complete