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.
Lu’an Guapian was a lovely surprise when I tried it for the first time a year ago, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting its return this year. This green tea, with its fresh, grassy aroma, is, as far as I’m concerned, absolutely delicious.
