Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring)

Wuyi Star

Type: Oolong Tea
Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar: Shui Xian
Elevation: ~300m
Steeping instructions: Gongfu style at 100˚C/212˚F. Unnecessary to rinse. Zisha teapot is slightly preferred to gaiwan for the tea’s texture. Depending on your desired intensity, use 5-10g : 110ml ratio. Flash steep or very short steeping time for the first 3 infusions, and then extend as wanted.

Description: Lao Cong Shui Xian leaves are plump and dark-brown coated with an alluring luster. Its processing brings out signature "baking flavor" with natural fragrances of Shui Xian. The liquor is golden brown, thick yet mellow. The infused leaves are stretched evenly.

Shipped in June 2022

Member posts

Jenn A Whitecloud

1y ago

Very rich but not my fav xui Xian lots of flavored note but missing the cinnamon notes. Heavy in the mouth

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Very smoky for shui xian.

roasted peppers
roast
salty
moss
rocks
Apple blossom
fireplace
roasted
rock
powder
sweet
honey
lily
licorice bark

Julia Miller

2y ago

Cant resist another yancha from the 2022 club. Delicious

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Wow, I still love this tea, sad it is fine. Such a wonderful sweet mouth transformation. Ballanced, complex, lovely!

roasted
toast
tobacco

JuliaM

3y ago

An absolutely wonderful brew session! This yancha rock vapor went up into my nasal cavity, sounds strange but was amazing! Ive never tasted a yancha with such strong rock rhyme.

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

WOWZA! Simply wonderful!! Bright, Mineral bite and mouth sensation are intense and amazing! Vapor rises into sinuses and buzz reaches sinuses. Burnt Smokey aroma with an interestin… more

burnt
mineral
brass
rock
spicy
smoked
nutty
almond
vanilla
cocoa
malt

Joan Manuel Bruach

3y ago

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

No astringency, nice hui gan. Resin, cocoa and some bakery notes.

mineral
resin/sap
cocoa

Rachel

3y ago

I love yancha 🥺

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Noah

4y ago

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Katrina

4y ago

Exceptional taste and aroma. Didn't last for very long, however, the nectar-like liquor was totally worth it. Savored. @ Wadi Degla Valley

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

peach
raspberry
magnolia
honeysuckle
chocolate
toffee

Adeline Teoh

4y ago

After the club session with the Wuyi Star laocong (see log), I had a cupping session with two other shui xians (Tea Runners and Wuyi Origin). Interesting to taste how deep the laocong was straight off compared to the oth… more

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Matthew

4y ago

An excellent session with this Shui Xian, and I may continue a few more infusions since it’s holding up pretty well!

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

Eyes - Dry Leaf: long, twisted, purple-and-red-brown leaves with a distinct sheen along the surface Nose - Dry Leaf: deep roast nuts and pine charcoal, with bits of baked Brussels… more

coffee
charcoal
currant
roast nut
caramel
Brussels sprout
floral nectar

Katrina J. Herren

4y ago

From yesterday... but I'm enjoying it again tonight! While I watch the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. ❤️

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

vanilla
honey
mineral
rock
roasted
smoked

Christian

4y ago

Color started dark orange/brown and finished with a cream orange color Fruity and spicy, shifted towards spice in the later infusions

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

sweet
spicy
fruity
mineral
apple
citrus
cinnamon

Rachel

4y ago

It’s been a while! Things got a bit hectic but I’m striving to get my tea routine back on track. What a ride this was, could have easily surpassed 12+ infusions. Top tier, perfect intro to this months box. the bar is set… more

Lao Cong Shui Xian (2021 Spring) from Wuyi Star x MyTeaPal Club (June 2022)

mineral
rock
cinnamon
spicy
roasted
honey