Wu San Di Lao Cong Shui Xian
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$36.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Control humidity: Avoid storing tea in conditions that are either too dry or too humid.
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Limit exposure to air: Keep tea well sealed and avoid opening the container more often than necessary.
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What are the “roots” of Rooteas?
Family-made
Wuyi Yancha is what our own family makes in Wuyishan, and it is the tea we work with most closely. We know the growing areas and tea plants firsthand, as well as the decisions that go into processing and roasting. For the small number of other teas we carry, we work with tea-making families we know personally and whose work we know well.
Single-origin
Wuyi Yancha carries the influence of where it is grown. Wuyishan has a particular growing environment shaped by its rocky terrain, soil, climate, sunlight, and moisture, and these conditions are an important part of what makes Wuyi Yancha what it is. Together with cultivar, processing, and roasting, they all play a part in the aroma, texture, and overall character of the finished tea.
Transparency
We try to keep the information about our teas simple and clear. We share where each tea comes from, what tea plant it is made from, and how it was processed and roasted, so you have a clear idea of what you're drinking.
- Name: Wu San Di Lao Cong Shui Xian, Tree age: 60 years
- Chinese Name & Pinyin: 吴三地老枞水仙 wú sān dì lǎo cóng shuǐ xiān
- Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong
- Origin: Wu San Di, Wuyishan, Fujian
- Harvest Time: Spring, 2025
- Roast Level: Medium-full fire ("zhōng zú huǒ", "中足火")
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- Producer: Yi Family
- Tasting note: Woody, Subtle orchid, Gentle mossy note, Sweet aftertaste
This Wu San Di Lao Cong Shui Xian has a woody base. In the first two or three steepings, the woody notes may come together with a roasted character, which is part of the Yi Family’s roasting style. As the tea continues to open up, the orchid aroma typical of Shui Xian begins to show, though it stays quiet and restrained, followed by a pleasant returning sweetness in the finish.
About Wu San Di
Wu San Di literally means “The Three Lands of Wu.” According to local legend, in the Qing Dynasty, three brothers who were descendants of a Wu-surnamed lord fled here to seek shelter. They planted tea, settled in, and the place gradually became known as Wu San Di (“The Three Lands of Wu”).
Tea has remained closely tied to this place ever since. Today, Wu San Di is one of the most well-known and distinctive Lao Cong Shui Xian growing areas in Wuyishan. The area averages around 800 meters in elevation, rising to 1,300 meters at its highest point. And it's often shrouded in mist and cloud, with generally higher humidity. Thanks to its unique natural environment and microclimate, Lao Cong Shui Xian from here shows a captivating blend of woody and floral notes.
Tea: 8g
Gaiwan: 110–150ml
Water Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
(When possible, use spring water, purified water, or good-quality mineral water. Avoid using very hard water)
Use flash steeping (pour out the tea in about 3s). Do not oversteep. As the flavor begins to fade, extend each infusion by 5–10s as needed.
Note: Be sure to pour out the tea soup completely after each infusion. Do not let it sit in the gaiwan.
(Adjust the tea amount and steeping time to suit your own taste.)
