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Lingyan Tea
Lao Cong Shui Xian - 80-Year Old
Lao Cong Shui Xian - 80-Year Old
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$44.25
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$44.25
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50g (approximately 8.3g per pack, 6 packs per box)
What sets this tea from 80-year-old trees apart from younger plants is its legendary "Cong Wei" (丛味): the distinctive "bush flavor" that only comes with maturity. The dry leaves are dark and twisted, producing a deep aroma of aged wood and charcoal.
Tasting Notes: Interplay of aged woody notes, sun-dried longan (dried lychee), roasted almonds, and a distinct, cooling mineral sharpness that is the hallmark of Zhengyan terroir. There is also a subtle, lingering honeyed sweetness that balances the roast.
The true magic lies in the aftertaste: a profound, cooling "Yan Yun" that rises from the throat and lingers for minutes, leaving a refreshing, almost minty sensation in the mouth and a warm, grounded feeling in the chest.
Texture: Thick, viscous, and intensely smooth. The tea coats the tongue with a velvety, almost oily texture that is both substantial and soothing.
Endurance: Old Bush tea is exceptionally resilient. When brewed properly in the Gongfu style, the tea will generously yield 15 to 20 infusions.
How to brew: Use 8.3 grams with 100°C water (boiling). This tea demands full heat to unlock its deep layers.
Use a porcelain gaiwan or Yixing clay pot to enhance the woody, earthy notes.
Rinse quickly with boiling water. Then steep for 5–10 seconds for the first 3–4 infusions, gradually increasing to 15–30 seconds as the tea evolves.
What makes this tea truly extraordinary is that its journey does not end when the steeps fade. After the leaves have given all they can through conventional brewing, they still hold one final treasure. Place the spent leaves into a tea-boiling vessel. Add fresh, clean water and bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat.
First boil (5–10 minutes): The water transforms into a light, sweet, and mellow broth, with subtle woody and mineral notes.
Second boil (10–15 minutes): The flavor deepens, revealing a faint, comforting sweetness and a smooth, silky texture. This final stage draws out the stubborn, ancient essence that steeping alone cannot release.
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