Water Sprite (Shui Xian)

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

65 / 100

Calculated from 3 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Typical Preparation
Use 15 oz / 443 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“Brewed myself a pot of this Oolong from Ito En. It’s by far, hands down, my absolute favorite tea of all time. A very smooth, earthy taste with a room filling aroma. Perfect in the morning or on a...” Read full tasting note
“Big disappointment. Looks and smells wonderful, but tastes like a mediocre teabag on its 6th infusion no matter how hard I brew. At least it was cheap.” Read full tasting note

Description

The Fujian region is noted for its tea of the Water Sprite, with its deep amber brew and intense fragrance that may remind you of passion fruit. The finish is crisp, with a wash of astringency.

Approx. servings
per ounce: 6-8

Brewing Instructions:
tsp: 2-3
Water: 185-203 F / 6 oz
Steeping: 2-3 minutes

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