{"product_id":"zhangping-shuixian-fujian-chinese-pressed-oolong-tea","title":"Zhangping Shuixian 漳平水仙 - Hand-pressed wulong tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the many different kinds of wulong teas, Zhangping Shuixian is one of the most remarkable, and the only traditionally \u003cstrong\u003epressed wulong\u003c\/strong\u003e in China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this beautiful square-shaped tea, pickers select only the strongest leaves from \u003cstrong\u003eShuixian cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are able to withstand the pressing process. After picking, the leaves are \u003cstrong\u003eshaken in bamboo baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e to activate a light oxidation that turns the tips red and gives a traditional floral aroma. The leaves are then pressed using a wooden utensil that shapes them into a square, tightly wrapped in a candid paper sheet. \u003cbr\u003eDuring the infusion, the tightly rolled leaves are put together in the teapot, without breaking the shape. After touching boiling water, the leaves start to open like a blooming flower, releasing the most intense and inebriating floral bouquet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe air is immediately filled with a floral fragrance that ranges from elegant orchids to narcissus, magnolia, and gardenia. The aroma has great elegance and surprising sweetness, creamy, and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Zhangping Shuixian is selected by\u003cstrong\u003e golden medal awarded tea master Tong Shaoming 童哨明.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zhangping, Fujian province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e650 m asl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May 2026, Spring tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eTong Shaoming 童哨明\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e small box containing 6 pieces of 10 gr. each, for a total of 60 gr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEASTERN BREWING\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea\/Water Ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 square-shaped piece for each teapot (measuring about 100-250 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ebefore starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a one or two washings in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin with a 20-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90-95°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWESTERN BREWING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\/Water Ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003esquare-shaped piece for each teapot (measuring max. 1 liter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90-95\u003c\/span\u003e°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4-5 minutes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOLD BREW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eput the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 4-5 hours, or in the fridge for 8-10 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: the parameters above are an indication of our suggested brewing methods according to our own personal preferences and the feedbacks we received from the many tea enthusiasts that have loved this tea. However, our most sincere suggestion is to allow your senses to teach you the brewing way that best works for you: for any support, feel free to \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"mailto:info@carrozzeriaprima.com\" title=\"Contact us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll recommend personalized brewing instructions to follow your preferences and make the best out of your leaves and teaware. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32399103656016,"sku":"ZPSX","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/zhangping-shuixian-hand-pressed-wulong-tea-383543.jpg?v=1724790954","url":"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/products\/zhangping-shuixian-fujian-chinese-pressed-oolong-tea","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}