Orthodox Zhangping Shuixian

Tea: Orthodox Zhangping Shuixian
Type: Oolong Tea
Harvest: May 2026
Region: Fujian Province, Zhangping City, Nanyang Township
Producer: Chen Family
Tasting Notes: Osmanthus, Apricot, Cream, Brown Sugar.

This tea was made by a young producer within the core-production area's lesser known Danggkeng Village. It is a custom-made product intended to suit the tastes of Northern Fujian tea drinkers who grew up on Yancha.

This tea begins a generously thick, fresh, and sometimes sharp Oolong similar to a Taiwan high mountain Oolong or Tieguanyin. Over multiple infusions, the greener edges fade into a sweeter body, while that same consistent florality stays strong throughout the entire session.

Locals in Zhangping would enjoy one 8 gram pillow of this tea gongfu style in a smaller 120ml gaiwan, while people in Northeastern China may prefer to enjoy this tea as a slower one-shot infusion in a much larger 300-600ml tea pot. You can enjoy it either way.

Being an aroma-forward tea, we recommend you try it gongfu style at least once. Be sure to smell the packing papers, the lid, and the water itself for the fullest experience.