{"product_id":"zhang-ping-shui-xian-oolong-nong-xiang","title":"Zhang Ping Shui Xian Oolong (Nong Xiang)","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eZhang Ping Shui Xian, Nong Xiang (“Roasted”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eChinese name \u0026amp; Pinyin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e浓香漳平水仙 \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003eó\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng xi\u003c\/span\u003eā\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng zh\u003c\/span\u003eā\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng p\u003c\/span\u003eí\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng shu\u003c\/span\u003eǐ\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e xi\u003c\/span\u003eā\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Southern Fujian Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Zhang Ping City, Fujian\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Autumn, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rooteas.com\/pages\/zheng-family-zhang-ping-shui-xian-oolong\" title=\"Zheng Family (Zhang Ping Shui Xian Oolong)\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eZheng Family\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Honeyed notes, Faint orchid fragrance, Smooth and mellow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Zheng Family makes the “Nong Xiang” style of Zhang Ping Shui Xian through a more traditional approach of heavier oxidation and deeper roasting. During Yao Qing (“leaf shaking”), the leaves are shaken more times and with greater intensity, allowing oxidation to develop further and giving the leaves a more pronounced red edge. After Rou Nian (“rolling the leaves”), the tea is shaped in the same way as the “Qing Xiang” style, then taken through multiple rounds of charcoal roasting. Usually done slowly over low heat and over a longer period of time, this roasting brings out deeper caramelized notes in the leaves without covering up Shui Xian’s floral character. The result is a tea with warm charcoal notes, honeyed sweetness, and a fuller, mellower body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhy is Zhang Ping Shui Xian wrapped in paper\u003c\/span\u003e？\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the final roasting stage, each tea brick is wrapped in paper before it is slowly roasted. The paper creates a buffer between the tea and the heat, helping keep charcoal scent from settling too directly into the leaves and allowing the tea’s floral character to stay clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"383\" width=\"287\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6553\/9295\/files\/the-paper-wrapping-of-zhang-ping-shui-xian.jpg?v=1774623916\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis wrapping also has a practical purpose. Zhang Ping Shui Xian was historically made for export to Southeast Asia, and the paper helped protect the tea from moisture in the air. Once the leaves are pressed into compact bricks, the outer wrapping also helps them hold their shape, making them less likely to crumble during travel or everyday handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProcessing: Zhang Ping Shui Xian vs. Wuyi Shui Xian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"382\" width=\"287\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6553\/9295\/files\/zhang-ping-shui-xian-tea-trees.jpg?v=1774623957\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe processing of Zhang Ping Shui Xian shares some similarities with Wuyi rock tea. It follows the traditional steps of c\u003c\/span\u003eǎ\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ei q\u003c\/span\u003eī\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eplucking\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), sh\u003c\/span\u003eà\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ei q\u003c\/span\u003eī\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esun withering\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), zu\u003c\/span\u003eò\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e q\u003c\/span\u003eī\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eleaf shaking and resting\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), sh\u003c\/span\u003eā\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e q\u003c\/span\u003eī\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ekilling green\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), r\u003c\/span\u003eó\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eu ni\u003c\/span\u003eǎ\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003en (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003erolling the leaves\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), z\u003c\/span\u003eà\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eo x\u003c\/span\u003eí\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eshaping\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), and h\u003c\/span\u003eō\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng b\u003c\/span\u003eè\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ei (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eroasting\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e). Its y\u003c\/span\u003eá\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eo q\u003c\/span\u003eī\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eng (\u003c\/span\u003e“\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eleaf shaking\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e) method is based on northern Fujian oolong processing while also incorporating elements of southern Fujian oolong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rooteas","offers":[{"title":"40g (4 bricks)","offer_id":48686156579039,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g (8 bricks)","offer_id":48686156611807,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6553\/9295\/files\/nong-xiang-zhang-ping-shui-xian-oolong.webp?v=1774623882","url":"https:\/\/rooteas.com\/products\/zhang-ping-shui-xian-oolong-nong-xiang","provider":"Rooteas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}