Shui Xian (also written as Shui Hsien) is a Chinese oolong tea. Its name means water sprite, but it is also often referred to as Narcissus. It brews to a dark brown color and has a peachy-honey taste with a slight mineral-rock flavor.  Shui Xian is a Chinese oolong tea grow at 800 meters above seal level in the Wuyi Mountain area of Fujian province, the same location that produces other famous oolongs like Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe Tea). But Shui Hsien is darker than other oolong teas from this area and other oolongs in general. Shui Xian is processed using a traditional method very similar to other Wuyi Yancha, aka. rock teas. Shui Xian, like other Yancha Oolongs, is famous for its earthy mineral taste, toastiness and honey notes. This reasonably priced Oolong is a great option for Oolong lovers. It is made from larger dark green leaves that are 40% to 60% oxidized and more heavily roasted during processing, which is what makes it darker. It brews to an orange-brown liquid that has a mellow and delicate flavor and leaves a hint of orchids in your mouth long after your cup is finished. The name Shui Xian (Shui Hsien is an older way to write the same Mandarin sounds in our alphabet literally means “water sprite” or “water fairly”. It is also sometimes translated as “narcissus” or “sacred lily.” Water fairy tea was first discovered during the Song Dynasty. The story goes that is was found in a cave by Tai Lake. The cave was called Zhu Xian, which means “prayers to the gods.” Zhu Xian is similar in pronunciation to Shui Xian, so that became the name of the newly discovered tea bush. Other names like “narcissus” refer to the floral aroma of the tea. The biggest characteristic of Shui Xian is its rich tea liquid and mellow mouthfeel the aroma is abundant with prolong aftertaste and floral fragrance, the liquor is rich and complicated.   Oolong  Tea ｜Fujian ｜ Semi-fermentation ｜ Spring and Summer