Phoenix Village "Mi Xiang" Shui Xian Oolong tea * Spring 2017

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Rating

84 / 100

Calculated from 5 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
Flavors
Brown Sugar, Hay, Mineral, Sweet, Tobacco, Cherry, Earth, Fruity, Honey
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 7 oz / 214 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Use 4 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“This is a very nice Wu Yi for those on a budget. Solid notes of caramel, cinnamon, baking spice, and peanut shell on the arrival. A “wet rock” minerality develops on the palate. The finish brings...” Read full tasting note
“Yes, there is some occasional magic in this tea. It is a good buy on a budget. It didn’t seem too consistent, but when I had the brew dialed in just right I could find the sweet cherry notes...” Read full tasting note
“While I don’t get much “honey” flavor from it, it’s definitely thick and sweet like a honey nectar – mixed in with strong mineral overtones along with some hay and brown sugar notes thrown in. The...” Read full tasting note
“When I first got this tea, I had to say I wasn’t a fan of it. It was punchy and in your face in a way that my greener oolongs really weren’t. I decided to bring this tea back out and WOW it has...” Read full tasting note

Description

A lovely spring Shui Xian from Phoenix Village in Wu Yi mountainous area. Shui Xian varietal is an older varietal that has become less popular since it’s got a stronger taste than Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui and Tie Luo Han. Our Shui Xian is grown by village elders who stubbornly keep their gardens entirely the Shui Xian varietal. The tea bushes are around 60 years old and grow naturally.

This Spring 2017 Shui Xian we offer is a medium oxidation version with a “Honey Aroma” taste (pinyin: Mi Xiang) and mouthfeel. There is a hint of brown sugar, lots of honey and hay in there with a thick mineral base that delivers many infusions of lovely thick tea soup!

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