{"product_id":"old-bush-water-sprite-aka-laocong-shui-xian-rock-oolong","title":"Old Bush Water Sprite (AKA Laocong Shui Xian Rock Oolong)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWuyi Rock\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOolong Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eShui Xian (水仙）\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWuyi Mountains, Fujian China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoody, minerals, floral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words laocong (老枞) translates to “old bush,” and in the case of Wuyi rock teas, refers to trees that are 50+ years old. Tea made from old bushes are more expensive due to their rarity. There aren’t many around and the yield each tree provides isn’t huge. We have two Laocong Shui Xian Rock Oolongs but from two different locations within the Wuyishan Scenic Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHui Yuen Keng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from leaves from tea trees that are approx. 50-60 years old in Hui Yuan Keng, an area within the Wuyishan Scenic Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShui Lian Dong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from leaves from tea trees that are approx. 70 – 80 years old that grow around Shui Lian Dong, or “Water Curtain Cave”, located within the Wuyishan Scenic Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeas grown within the Wuyishan Scenic Area are known as “zheng yan” or “true rock” teas. The unique landscape, soil quality and abundance of natural shade make for great tea growing conditions and is one of the reasons why zheng yan rock teas are highly prized and sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn aromatic, floral flavour, with light woody notes combine with the characteristic wet-stone minerality that Wuyi Rock teas are well known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARATION NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to enjoy Wuyi Rock tea is using the traditional Gongfu brewing such as Gaiwan or Yixing tea pot. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend using a greater leaf to water ratio, quicker steeps and brewing the tea at higher temperatures (approx. 93 degrees)\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, all of these teas still tastes great when brewed in a teapot, western style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gaiwan\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Gaiwan_thumb.png?12302101017992768942\"\u003e Gong-Fu style (preferred method)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Leaf weight\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Weight_icon.png?2713714897806775971\"\u003e 5g per 150ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Temp_icon.png?16348932795721884623\"\u003e 95 degrees Celsius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Time_icon.png?16348932795721884623\"\u003e 5 – 10 secs per infusion* (up to 8 infusions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Oolong teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Teapot_thumb.png?7287483837304649950\"\u003e Teapot steep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Leaf weight\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Weight_icon.png?7287483837304649950\"\u003e 5g per 300ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Temp_icon.png?7287483837304649950\"\u003e 95 degrees Celsius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/Time_icon.png?7287483837304649950\"\u003e 2mins (2 – 3 infusions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Rock Oolong","offers":[{"title":"Hui Yuen Keng \/ 8g","offer_id":50797697007780,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shui Lian Dong \/ 8g","offer_id":50797711229092,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7930\/files\/shui-xian-the-pit.jpg?v=1775544249","url":"https:\/\/www.teaangle.com\/products\/old-bush-water-sprite-aka-laocong-shui-xian-rock-oolong","provider":"Tea Angle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}