pinglin shui xian oolong_rare Some aged oolongs require a

Some aged oolongs require a hearty rinse before their true beauty is revealed

creating an exterior texture and lustre not unlike that of citrus skin

inviting you to hold the liquor in your mouth and move it gently from side to side

clean aftertaste that’s almost tingly on the tongue

but this tea’s taste is both subtle and distinct

pinglin shui xian oolong_rare Some aged oolongs require aOne might think that after more than 1000 years of tea culture, there are no surprises left to discover. But some tea masters continue to explore, experiment, and innovateand Liao Wei Chun is definitely one of them. Using the much loved Shui Xian cultivar grown on the foggy hills of Pinglin, he has created his own take on a classic Wuyi rock tea. After tasting this experimental lot, we secured a tiny micro batch for Nannuoshan. Quantities are