Organic Shui Xian Rock Oolong – photos from beautiful Wuyi Mountain, Fujian

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Here are some photos from the Organic tea garden in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province where we produce Shui Xian Oolong. It must be one of the most beautiful tea gardens in China. Elevation is approximately 650m (2133ft) The tea garden is well managed with a sound ecological system and natural farming practices. It is in perfect harmony with nature.

The tea garden has Organic Certification compliant with EU and NOP standards.

Wuyi mountain tea garden

Wuyi mountain tea garden
Notice all the spider webs on the tea plants. The spiders are vital in helping control the pests in the organic tea garden.

Wuyi mountain tea garden

Wuyi organic tea garden - zi chun tea

Harvesting – May 2019

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The tea garden is planted using two cultivars. Shui Xian and Ai Jiao Wu Long (aka Qing Xin Oolong in Taiwan).

The tea is harvested by hand picking one bud and three tender leaves
The outdoor and indoor withering of oolong tea processing.
The withering process – both indoors and outdoors

The outdoor and indoor withering of oolong tea processing.

The outdoor and indoor withering of oolong tea processing.

wuyi oolong tea
The tea is very well processed. It has an oily dark color and gives a charming roasted tea flavor with a hint of cappuccino.
wuiy shui xian oolong tea
The tea has lingering creamy and chocolate like flavor with a rich and mellow taste, characteristic of Wuyi Rock Oolongs, finishing with a full and deep aftertaste.
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