Top Wuyi Lao Cong Shui Xian Oolong

Shui Xian is an Oolong tea that has a flowery aroma and is very flavorful. It originates from Wuyi mountain, FuJian Province China. This mountain is one of the more famous mountain for producing great quality Oolong tea. This tea is cultivated by every single tea farmer in that mountain and is widely drank among Chinese restaurants all over the world.
During the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) a new variety of Yan Cha was discovered when oolong tea was made from the leaves of an old tea bush discovered near the mouth of a cave dedicated to the Immortals of Daoism. The tea was found to have a unique flavor and healing properties (specifically in purging the body of heat and poisons). The name "Shui Xian" is often translated as "Narcissus" but, in fact, in the local dialect the word for "praying" sounds like the word "shui" (pronounced "shwee"), which means water. The real meaning of this famous tea’s name, then, is "Praying to the Immortals" – in honor the place where it was discovered – a place of prayer to the Immortals.

The leaves are exceptionally long and fragrant and the taste is unique. At first it seems rather light, but the flavor creeps up on you – gradually fillig your whole mouth with rich, dark oolong flavor, followed by a long, smooth finish touched with a gentle hint of smokiness.

The is the best grade lao cong shui xian oolong made for Diaoyutai Sta Guesthouse. The Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is a historic hotel and guesthouse complex in Beijing, China. It includes a number of buildings, houses and gardens. The name "Diaoyutai" means "angling platform", and is so named because the site was a favourite fishing spot of Emperor Zhangzong of Jin China. The Guesthouse is used to house visiting foreign dignitaries and provincial government officials. The three Chinese characters printed on the packaging come from a copy of the original calligraphy inscribed by emperor Qian Long 250 years ago.