Description
“From Imperial Tributes to Timeless Treasures: The Legacy of Shui Xian”
- Historical Roots: Originating in Fujian’s Shuiji region during the Ming Dynasty, Shui Xian (水仙, “Narcissus”) was later cultivated in Wuyi’s mist-shrouded cliffs. By the Qing era, it became a tribute tea for its medicinal depth and mineral-rich profile.
- Old Bush Legacy: Trees over 50+ years develop “Cong Wei” (枞味) – a triad of woody depth, mossy earthiness, and toasted rice nuances – a sensory signature shaped by Wuyi’s foggy microclimate and rocky terroir.
- Cultural Symbolism: Revered as “the philosopher’s tea,” Shui Xian embodies Daoist harmony, balancing robust minerality with floral subtlety.
“Why 1999 Shui Xian? The Alchemy of Age & Terroir”
- Cong Wei Complexity: A 26-year aging symphony: orchid florals (early steeps) → mossy damp forest (mid-infusions) → smoked oak finish (final brews).
- Mineral Richness: Roots dig 3m+ into Wuyi’s volcanic soil, absorbing iron, zinc, and selenium – lab tests show 40% higher mineral content vs. younger bushes.
Brewing Mastery
- Gongfu Ritual: 5g tea in 150ml @100°C – 15+ steeps with evolving layers.
- Boiling Tradition: Simmer 10g for 20 mins to extract viscous, medicinal broth ideal for mindfulness rituals.
“Antioxidant Elixir + Appreciating Rarity”
- Gut Harmony: 10x probiotics vs. green tea reduce bloating (Guangxi TCM Institute certified).
- Skin Revival: 50% higher EGCG combats free radicals, promoting collagen synthesis.
- Mindful Calm: L-theanine induces alpha-brainwave relaxation without drowsiness.
