Zhang Ping Shui Xian, grown on Wuyi mountain in Fujian but so different from the roasted Wuyi Rock Oolongs in that it’s not heavily oxidized or roasted. I think it’s one of the few, if not the only, oolong that is compressed into shapes. It’s in a 10-gram compressed square, vacuumed sealed, and each in its own package. The pretty dry brick smelled like bread and orchids. It was easy to break apart. I split mine in two. This time gongfu and next time grandpa style. The liquor is a bright orange gold-ish color and has a floral aroma with a strong floral taste, a little sweetness of honey. It has a clean mouthfeel, no slickness present but has a smooth texture.
I don’t particularly like too floral oolongs, but if you love floral oolongs, this one is for you. It’s very fresh, bright, refreshing. It begins as a mild and light taste but then progresses to a stronger floral & honey tea.
Yixing teapot, 195˚F, 110ml, 9 steeps: 5s rinse, 20s, 25s, 30s, 35s, 40s, 45s, 50s, 55s, 60s
Flavors: Baked Bread, Floral, Honey, Orchids
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I had to look these up, they’re so cute! And I’m definitely with you on the floral oolongs, not for me…
Yes, they are very cute :D! Puerh comes in cute little shapes, I sure wish more oolong were compressed like this. ^^
I thought the picture on Mandala’s site didn’t do the cuteness justice. Here is a picture of the little squares. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUcnevn9UH/
When we get around to a little swap, I’ll send you a Zhangping Shui Xian for more cuteness.
derk :D
I had to look these up, they’re so cute! And I’m definitely with you on the floral oolongs, not for me…
Yes, they are very cute :D! Puerh comes in cute little shapes, I sure wish more oolong were compressed like this. ^^
I thought the picture on Mandala’s site didn’t do the cuteness justice. Here is a picture of the little squares. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUcnevn9UH/
When we get around to a little swap, I’ll send you a Zhangping Shui Xian for more cuteness.
derk :D