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oolongPressed Square

Zhangping Shui Xian

China's only traditionally pressed oolong. UNESCO-recognized hand-pressed squares that unfurl in the gaiwan to release gardenia, magnolia, and honeyed stone fruit. One cake, one session, no measuring needed.

Tasting Notes

gardeniamagnoliaorchidhoneyed stone fruitsugarcane

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Origin

Zhangping, Fujian, China

Plant

Shui Xian (Narcissus, same cultivar as Wuyi but different terroir)

Land

300-800m

Craft

Spring and autumn harvest. Semi-oxidized (25-35%), lightly roasted, hand-pressed into small square cakes (8-12g each).

Brewing

Gongfu
95.0°Ctemp
1 cake (8-12g)per 110ml
10s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 10-13 steeps

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