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A smooth sweet tasting black tea with notes of malt, carob and raisins.
Zhangping Shui Xian is the only oolong tea which has traditionally been pressed into a cake, this pearl is a modern twist on an old classic by kneading the Shui Xian as a black pearl rather than an oolong cake.
Each pearl is roughly 10g in weight and comes in its own individual vacuum sealed packet.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Sweet taste with notes of malt, carob and raisins
Origin: Nanyang village, Zhangping, Fujian, China
Produced: Spring 2015
Cultivar: Shui Xian
Sourced: From a specialist Zhangping seller
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use one pearl for a large teapot
- Brew for 15-30 seconds
Packaging: Each pearl is individually vacuum sealed in a packet
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