Drinking Wuyi Shuixian (Oolong tea) can refresh the mind, regulate metabolism, and control fat
Wuyi Shuixian Origin: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province
Quality Characteristics: Dry tea leaves are robust and tightly rolled, with twisted leaf tips, a lustrous dark green color, and a shape resembling a dragonfly head and frog legs.
Tea Color: Clear orange-yellow, with aged tea exhibiting an orange-red hue.
Aroma: Rich and fragrant, with a delicate orchid-like aroma.
Taste: Rich and mellow with a lingering sweetness.
Leaf base: Thick, soft, and yellowish-bright, with crimson-red edges or red spots on the leaf margins, known as “three reds and seven greens.”
Overview of Wuyi Shuixian Tea
“Wuyi Shuixian tea is renowned for its exquisite quality and rich flavor; its unique fragrance surpasses all other teas.” Wuyi Shuixian tea absorbs the pure and elegant essence of the mountains and rivers, boasting a beautiful color and mellow flavor. In the Wuyi tea region, there is a saying that “no tea is as mellow as Wuyi Shuixian.” Wuyi Shuixian is harvested when the top leaves unfurl, picking the third and fourth leaves. It is typically harvested four times a year: around the Grain Rain solar term (2–3 days before or after) for spring tea; 3–4 days before the Summer Solstice for summer tea; 3–4 days before the Autumn Equinox for autumn tea; and after the Cold Dew solar term for dew tea, with each season spaced approximately 50 days apart. Wuyi Shuixian is highly adaptable and easy to cultivate, accounting for 60% to 70% of the tea production in northern Fujian’s oolong tea region, playing a crucial role. It is not only popular among locals but also widely sold in Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Singapore.
Wuyi Shuixian Tea Tasting
High-quality Wuyi Shuixian tea has a robust appearance, with dry leaves that are lustrous and golden-brown in color, featuring faint cinnabar spots and subtle red edges. It emits a refreshing aroma upon inhalation. Lower-quality Water仙 tea lacks these characteristics.
