Zhang Ping Shui Xian Oolong

Regular price $15.50
Weights: 40g
Rooteas Zhangping shui xian oolong tea
Zhang Ping Shui Xian Oolong
Regular price $15.50

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Armin

Surprisingly mild taste, rich but smooth. Lasts for many brews. Wonderful tea

The Only Square-Pressed Oolong Tea

Among thousands of oolongs, only Zhang Ping Shui Xian is pressed into compact tea bricks. Its cute shape earned it the nickname “Creamy Cube.”

But why press it into squares?

Originally, this tea had loose, fluffy leaves. They were hard to carry and easily absorbed moisture, which spoiled the tea. To solve this, tea makers started hand-pressing the leaves into little balls wrapped in paper. But these handmade balls varied in size, making sales difficult.

Then in 1914, a tea maker named Deng Guanjin from Shuang Yang Zhong Village created a breakthrough. He invented a special pressing method using wooden molds. This formed the tea into neat, identical squares.

The Zhang Ping Museum records: "Shuang Yang Zhong Village is the birthplace of Shui Xian tea bricks... Deng Guanjin created the world’s only square tea bricks with great color, scent and taste in 1914."

Since then, Zhang Ping Shui Xian became truly unique among oolongs. Its classic "Creamy Cube" shape stands alone, a tea masterpiece in square form!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend our Go-to Tea Sampler Box. It includes 8 different types of high-quality teas, allowing you to discover your favorite tea in the most affordable way.

For finest taste, tea should be stored in a place that is cool and dry.

Rock tea is best enjoyed within a 3-year period.

Black tea is best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

Green tea and Oolong tea are best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

White tea is an exception. Its internal compounds evolve over time, enhancing its fragrance and creating a deeper, mellower taste. Therefore, it does not have a specific optimal drinking period.

All packages are shipped from China. Please kindly note that our teas are prepared at our warehouse in Fujian, which usually takes no more than 72 hours. Once ready, package will be sent to an international shipping company in Shenzhen, then shipped to the destination country. International shipping typically takes 14-20 days.

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  • Name: Zhang Ping Shui Xian - 漳平水仙
  • Type: Fujian Oolong Tea
  • Origin: Zhang Ping City, Fujian
  • Harvest Time: Spring, 2025
  • Producer: Zhao Family
  • Tasting note: Creamy notes, Floral sweetness, Malt & grain, Fruity notes, Frankincense, Orchid, Buttery thickness, Smooth

Zhang Ping Shui Xian is a traditional square-pressed oolong tea shaped in wooden molds and processed using the traditional tea-making method. The leaves are thick, with sturdy stems. The leaves show bright green with golden-yellow hues and display reddish margins. The tea soup offers a mostly orchid-like aroma which is clean, elegant and long-lasting. The liquor is a bright golden-yellow. It feels smooth and silky in your mouth, with a light creamy note. Its flavor and shape might even remind you of a brick of cream cheese!

40g (four 10g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

80g (eight 10g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

120ml water 98℃/208℉, 15-20 seconds, for 1 infusion

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