Shuixian Nong Xiang: Lord of Deeply Roasted Waters – the Pearl of Wuyishan
Shui Xian Nong Xiang (Chinese: 水仙, pinyin: shuǐ xiān) is a fine oolong tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, China. Its name translates as "Deep-roasted Narcissus" or "Deep-roasted Lord of the Waters", reflecting its unique aroma and deep flavor. Origin: Wuyi Mountains (Chinese: 武夷山, pinyin: wǔyíshān), Fujian Province (Chinese: 福建, pinyin: fújiàn), China.
A beautiful legend about the origin of this tea says that in the mountains near the Zhusyandong cave (Mountain of the Praying Immortals), a farmer was collecting brushwood and came across a large bush that looked like a tree with snow-white flowers. Since it was cold and damp in that area, he decided to pick the leaves and make himself a drink to warm up. He liked the surprisingly pleasant and bright taste so much that he immediately called the tea "Water Immortal" and began to breed it. And the tea received the name "Narcissus" later, for the similarity of its aroma to the smell of a flower.
Shuixian has many useful properties, such as restoring physical and mental strength, cleansing the body of toxins, removing waste. When stored and consumed correctly, it can have a beneficial effect on the human body.
Due to its strong tonic effect, it is not recommended to drink it at night. In the cold season, tea is especially relevant because it warms up perfectly and raises the overall vitality.
What makes Shuixian Nongxiang special?
- Deep Roast: Deep roasting produces a rich, deep aroma with hints of nuts, caramel and subtle sweetness.
- Fruity Notes: Despite being heavily roasted, Shuixian Nong Xiang retains fruity notes reminiscent of juicy peaches and pears.
- Soft taste: The taste of the tea is soft and rounded, with a pleasant aftertaste.
- Versatility: This tea opens up gradually, with each new infusion revealing new facets of its taste and aroma.
How to brew Shuixian Nong Xiang?
To fully utilize the potential of this tea, it is recommended to use the following guidelines:
- Water temperature: 95-100°C
- Amount of tea: 5-7 grams per brew
- Brewing time: First brew – 30 seconds, subsequent brews – 10-15 seconds longer.
- Utensils: Gaiwan or small clay teapot.
What goes with Shuixian Nong Xiang?
Shuixian Nong Xiang goes well with various desserts, fruits and nuts. It can be drunk neat or with honey or lemongrass. This tea is also great for meditation and relaxation.
Shuixian Nong Xiang is not just a drink, it is a real treasure of Chinese tea culture. Its rich taste and aroma will not leave any tea connoisseur indifferent.
When dry, the tea has a neat, deep aroma reminiscent of smoldering coals from a fire, toasted crusts of bread and spices. In a heated teapot, the tea acquires the aroma of Borodinsky bread, sprinkled with a pinch of crushed caraway seeds on top. The washed tea leaves become fresher, the aroma seems to come alive, notes of tropical fruits appear, in particular mango, in the background - notes of freshly baked rye bread.
The taste of this tea, despite the strong roasting, is light and relaxed. The tea is easy to drink, the taste is almost imperceptible, and only occasionally notes of sweet rye bread appear. Shui Xiang 2 withstands 5 steepings, and by the fifth steeping a slight bitterness appears at the end of the sip. The aftertaste of this oolong is fresh, with a slight bitterness reminiscent of bread crusts.
The color of the infusion is dark amber, slightly matte, becoming lighter by several shades as the infusions increase. The infusion is clean and transparent.
The effect of tea is light, moderately tonic, calming.
The ideal utensils for brewing this tea are a Yixing clay teapot and a gaiwan.
Fans of dark oolongs will definitely appreciate Shui Xiang 2. It has no bitterness or astringency, it is easy to drink, and does not get boring. The strong fire used in the processing of this tea is almost not felt in the taste, and this is a big plus. The tea will be appreciated by both men who love oolongs with character, strength and boldness, and women who prefer lightness and tenderness.
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Name in Chinese
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浓香水仙 |
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Pinyin
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shuǐ xiān |
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Translation
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Narcissus or Lord of the Waters |
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Tea variety
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Wu Yi Shui Xian |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Wuyishan |
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Habitat
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Уишань Баньян (武夷山半岩) |
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The Wuyi Mountains, and shan, as is known, is translated as "mountain" or "mountains", are located on the border of the provinces of Fujian and Jiangxi. This is a mountain range located on an area of about 1000 square kilometers. The highest point is Mount Huanggangshan, 2158 meters high, which is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, both for cultural and natural criteria.
