Shui Xian - Floral Style - 花香水仙 (2023)

2023 Qing Shi Yan Shui Xian from Wuyishan National Park. Medium roast with rich orchid fragrance, silky texture, and strong mineral sweetness. Tea Profile Type: Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha 岩茶) Location: Qing Shi Yan (青狮岩), Wuyishan National Park, Fujian Province Harvest Date: May 2023 Roasting Level: Medium roast (中火) The Story of This Tea In Wuyishan, nearly 90 percent of Shui Xian bushes are around 30 to 40 years old. During the 1980s, tea was not as commercially valued as it is today. Local farmers sold fresh tea leaves directly to state-owned enterprises, and because the Shui Xian cultivar produced abundant yields, it became widely planted across the region. Over time, Shui Xian evolved into the most common and beloved household tea in Wuyishan, affectionately known as the “Housekeeping Tea” among locals. Shui Xian is cherished for its plump leaves, fragrant character, and unique orchid aroma. This particular 2023 harvest from Qing Shi Yan represents the high-quality expression o