Midnight Spring or "Lao Cong Shui Xian" is made from ancient tea trees which have been hand processed and have gone through several rounds of intensive roasting. It has a refined profile and a distinct smoothness to its body. The heavy roasting it has undergone reveals a cocoa-like aroma and stone fruit flavors.
Tea Profile
Traditional Name: 老枞水仙 [Pinyin: Lǎo Cōng Shuǐ Xiān; Wade-Giles: lao ts'ung shui hsien]
Origin: Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong Province, China
Elevation: 800m
Varietal: Shui Xian
Harvesting: Medium-sized leaves from hundred year old trees • May 2022*
Processing: Charcoal-roasted thrice
Wet Leaf Aroma: Vinyl • Stone fruit • Tobacco • Molasses
Tea Liquor Color: Amber
Mouthfeel: Rich and smooth
Finish: Mineral • Sweet • Long-lasting
Body Sensation: Calm and relaxed
*Charcoal roasted Wuyi oolongs benefit from a period of resting in order for the flavors to settle and deepen. This vintage batch provides a richer tea experience than fresher-picked Wuyi oolongs.