🍵 Shui Xian Oolong Tea – Complete Guide Shui Xian Oolong Tea (水仙茶), also called Water Sprite or Narcissus Oolong, is a traditional Chinese oolong tea from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian Province, China. It is renowned for its rich aroma, smooth taste, and health benefits.

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🌱 Origin & History

  • Region: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China

  • Type: Oolong tea (partially oxidized, 30–60%)

  • Cultivar: Shui Xian, one of the oldest Wuyi tea cultivars

  • History: Grown for centuries, often associated with rock teas (Yancha), which have a unique mineral-rich flavor due to the rocky soil.

🍂 Appearance & Aroma

  • Leaves: Long, dark green to brown, slightly twisted

  • Dry leaf aroma: Roasted, floral, and sweet

  • Brewed tea: Amber to reddish-brown color

  • Aroma in cup: Floral, woody, and roasted notes, sometimes with hints of orchid or stone fruit

🫖 Taste Profile

  • Smooth and mellow with natural sweetness

  • Roasted, earthy flavor with mineral undertones (“rock taste” or Yan Yun)

  • Slight floral and honey notes

  • Low astringency, making it suitable for multiple infusions

🧑‍🍳 Brewing Shui Xian Oolong

Ingredients:

  • 5 g tea leaves

  • 150–200 ml water

  • Water temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F)

  • Steep time: 1–2 minutes for first infusion, increase time for subsequent infusions

Method:

  1. Rinse tea leaves with hot water briefly to awaken the aroma.

  2. Pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 1–2 minutes.

  3. Pour into a cup or gaiwan and enjoy.

  4. Re-infuse leaves 3–5 times, gradually increasing steeping time.

💪 Health Benefits

Benefit Description
Rich in antioxidants Helps fight free radicals and slow aging
Boosts metabolism Supports weight management
Improves digestion Helps break down fats and food in the stomach
Heart health May reduce cholesterol and improve cardiovascular function
Mental alertness Contains caffeine for mild stimulation

🌟 Interesting Facts

  • Shui Xian is considered one of the “four famous Wuyi oolongs”, along with Da Hong Pao, Tie Luo Han, and Rou Gui.

  • The mineral-rich rocky soil gives the tea a distinctive “rock taste” called Yan Yun.

  • Often lightly roasted to bring out its floral and woody flavors.

📊 Summary

Feature Details
Type Oolong tea (partially oxidized)
Origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Flavor Roasted, floral, mineral-rich
Color Amber to reddish-brown
Caffeine Moderate
Brewing 90–95°C water, 1–2 min steep, multiple infusions
Health Benefits Antioxidant, digestion aid, metabolism boost

If you want, I can also create a Tamil version of this guide for your tea blog or health content, including brewing tips and benefits in Tamil.


 


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