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Black

Oolong

Shui Jin Gui
Golden Water Turtle
2010 Late Spring

Wu Yi Shan yan cha
Fujian Province, China
70 % oxidation
Heavy roasting
Open twist leaf style: medium-length leaves
Matte grey/black leaf tinged with red
Soothing, minerally, complex flavor
Mature, spicy aroma
Clear amber-red liquor
1 year rested

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
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Shui Jin Gui (Golden Water Turtle Oolong) is one of Wu Yi Shan's four famous yan cha.

This tea is majestic and commanding - its initial mild astringency gives way to a deep, mineral flavor that can only come from the rocky, mineral-rich soil composition of the Wu Yi Shan. The flavor of Shui Jin Gui changes over the course of multiple steepings, and at times is reminiscent of caramelized squash, spicy carnations, and chocolate. The traditional, heavy roasting it receives underscores the flavor of its leaf with the warm welcome of a low temperature, slow-burning, wood ash, ember-only fire. This most traditional and demanding roast style gives Shui Jin Gui a long, satisfying finish.

A noble tea from a venerable terroir.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2-3 heaping teaspoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 2-3 Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F