Wu San Di Lao Cong Shui Xian
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$36.00
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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It means you can actually taste where the tea comes from. It stays true to its own place, so the local soil, rocks, and climate all come through in the cup. With Wuyi rock oolong, you get that clear rock rhythm (Yan Yun) and a deep, lingering fragrance that only those rocky slopes can give. When you drink it, you're not just having a cup of tea, you're getting a small snapshot of that landscape.
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- 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.)
