50g (approximately 8.3g per pack, 6 packs per box)
Nestled within the legendary "Three Pits and Two Ravines" (三坑两涧) of Wuyi's core Zhengyan tea region lies Huiyuan Pit (慧苑坑), renowned as the birthplace of "eight hundred famous tea cultivars". Here, century-old Shui Xian tea trees stand with trunks covered in verdant moss. These "Old Cong" (老枞) trees are over sixty years old, their deep roots drawing the very essence of the ancient forest and mineral-rich cliff soil into every leaf.
Originating from the prestigious Huiyuan Pit in Wuyi Mountains, this old bush tea absorbs the essence of rocky valleys and mountain mist. It boasts a and the classic Wuyi rock rhyme.
The liquor is silky and mellow, with a sweet lingering finish. Taste the profound charm hidden in the ancient pit
Aroma: Rich woody aroma, distinct orchid scent
Tasting Notes: The hallmark of Lao Cong Shui Xian is its legendary "Cong Flavor". This unfolds in three distinct layers: the cool, damp freshness of moss; the dry, sweet fragrance of bamboo; and a profound woody depth reminiscent of aged cedar or sandalwood.
As the tea steeps, these notes work together with a delicate, lingering orchid aroma and a subtle mineral backbone: the signature "rock rhythm" (岩韵) of Wuyi's Zhengyan terroir. The taste is sweet and deeply satisfying, with a long, cooling, and moist finish that coats the throat.
Texture: Mellow, thick, and silky smooth. Feels almost creamy on the palate.
Endurance: Hui Yuan Pit Lao Cong Shui Xian possesses exceptional stamina. Using the Gongfu method with 100°C water in a porcelain gaiwan, this tea can be steeped 18 to 25 times. The initial steeps offer the full intensity of the mossy, woody "Cong Flavor," while later infusions gracefully transition to sweeter, more honeyed notes and delicate floral undertones, maintaining its richness and body throughout the session .
How to Brew: 8.3 grams with 100°C water (boiling) in a porcelain gaiwan (Yixing clay retains too much heat and may mute the delicate layered aroma). Do a quick rinse. Start with 5-10 seconds, adding 5 seconds for each subsequent infusion. Feel free to push the time slightly for more depth in later steeps .
