Fruit Honey Fragrant Narcissus Black Tea Cake
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
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Description
- Chinese: huā guǒ xiāng zhāng píng shuǐ xiān hóng chá bǐng
- Translation: Fruit Honey Fragrant Zhangping Narcissus Tea
- Type: Compressed Black Tea
- Cultivar: Narcissus Tea
- Elevation: 900m – 1100m
- Origin: Zhangping, Fujian
- Harvest Date: 2024/07/15
- Storage Methods: Refrigerated, Sealed, Prevent moisture, Vacuum, Alone
- Shelf Life: 18 months
- Tea Master: Deng Yongzhou
- Zhang Ping Shui Xian is an unusual and rare oolong that comes pressed into square-shaped cakes. It is grown around Zhangping city in the southern part of Fujian Province. Each cake is individually wrapped in paper for storage and then further wrapped into a vacuum sealed foil pouch to preserve the flavours.
- The uniqueness of this rare tea is readily apparent: unlike most Chinese oolongs—and indeed most oolongs everywhere—the large, lightly-oxidised leaves have not been rolled into tiny balls or long twists, but have rather been compressed into a minuscule brick. Place one in the tea vessel of choice, and apply the hottest water to encourage it to open. Its second unusual aspect is deductible from the name, for while Wuyi Yan Cha fans may know the Shui Xian cultivar best for the dark, roasted oolong of the same name, this version, from the south of the same province, is mild and smooth.
- This Zhang Ping Shui Xian is made from large leaves, mostly still on stalks. These have been pressed into square cakes, each cake being around 8-12 grams in weight. This tea is lightly oxidised and it has also undergone a baking or roasting process. The baking imparts a lightly toasted character that brings out the more complex notes and results in a mellow flavour and soft mouthfeel.
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The only compressed tea among oolong teas - Zhangping Narcissus.
How to brew Zhangping Narcissus: Since Zhangping Narcissus is a square compressed tea, it takes time to wait for it to expand when it is first brewed. Generally, a white porcelain Gaiwan is used for brewing.
The first brew is to wash the tea (the soaking time is 5 seconds and the soup is made quickly). At this time, the tea cake is slightly loosened.
The second brew is brewed with boiling water, and the cup is left for 10-20 seconds, and the tea leaves are expanded. At this time, the aroma is pronounced and sharp, and the orchid fragrance is prominent. At the same time, the taste is very mellow and sweet, and the soup is orange-yellow.
The third brew is to brew for 10 seconds. This brewing often presents the best state of the tea soup. Then control the soaking time according to your taste.
The fourth brew gradually extends the soaking time by five seconds.
Zhangping Narcissus must be brewed with boiling water, and it is best to brew it with boiling water every time.
Fruit Honey Fragrant Narcissus Black Tea Cake
$9.57
Sample 20g