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Introduction:
This Zhangping Shuixian square-shaped oolong is meticulously selected from the spring harvest of 2023 and crafted by a top tea master using unique traditional techniques. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Zhangping, Fujian, at elevations of approximately 600 meters, the exceptional growing conditions impart a rich and mellow flavor to this tea. The plucking standard of primarily one bud and two leaves ensures a high orchid fragrance, a smooth and refreshing taste, and a bright golden liquor.

Reasons to Recommend:

• Core Production Area: Grown in Zhangping, Fujian, where the climate is warm, humid, and abundant in rainfall, with mild winters and cool summers. The average annual temperature ranges from 16.9°C to 20.7°C, with annual precipitation of 1450-2100 mm, a frost-free period of 251-317 days, and an average annual sunshine duration of 1853 hours, providing ideal natural conditions for tea production.
• Unique Shape: Zhangping Shuixian tea cakes combine the production methods of Minbei Shuixian and Minnan Tieguanyin. Pressed into square-shaped cakes using wooden molds, it is the only compressed tea in the oolong category, offering a unique style and rich traditional flavor.
• Traditional Handcrafted Process: This Zhangping Shuixian is a masterpiece of traditional handcrafted tea-making. The master insists on using manual techniques and traditional charcoal roasting for drying, preserving the authentic craftsmanship of Zhangping Shuixian tea.

Oxidation Level: Light to medium oxidation (25%-30%)
Roasting Level: Light roast (70-80°C)
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow-red soil
Master Blender: He Meiqing
Processing Time: June 2024
Best Before Date: 24 months
Tea Variety: Minnan Shuixian