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Su Xin Lan, Zheng Yan (2023 Spring)

Su Xin Lan, Zheng Yan (2023 Spring)

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Type
Oolong Tea
Origin
Ye Zhu Ling, Wuyishan National Park, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar
Su Xin Lan
Elevation
200-300m
Steeping instructions
Portion: Each packet contains 7 grams of tea, intended for a single serving. Water Temperature: Use boiling water at 100°C (212°F) for all infusions. Vessel: A 110ml gaiwan is traditionally used in Wuyishan for tea evaluation and is recommended for steeping rock tea. A gaiwan allows for faster pouring and enhances the experience of smelling the tea's aroma, making it preferable to a teapot. Steeping: - If using the entire 7g portion in a 110ml gaiwan, start with flash steeping (quick pour and strain) for the first three infusions, gradually increasing the steeping time with each round. - Alternatively, use a tea-to-water ratio of 1g per 22ml. Start with a 5-second steep, then increase the steeping time by 5 seconds or more with each subsequent infusion.
Description
Su Xin Lan (素心兰) is a rare and distinctive cultivar in the Wuyi rock tea family. This historical variety, recorded in the Wuyi Rock Tea Catalog, has remained relatively unknown due to its low yield and the challenges of cultivation. Over time, it was replaced by more popular varieties in many tea gardens. Thanks to efforts from leading brands like Rui Quan, this remarkable variety has made a resurgence in the Chinese market, with Rui Quan selling their handmade Su Xin Lan at about five dollars per gram. Despite its growing popularity in China, Su Xin Lan remains exceedingly rare in international markets. This Su Xin Lan rock tea is charcoal-baked to a medium-high roast, offering a tea with depth and a full-bodied texture. The tea’s defining feature is its pure floral aroma, particularly its prominent orchid-like fragrance, which seamlessly integrates with the tea’s rich liquor. The scent lingers in the cup, enhancing the overall tea experience. With each infusion, the tea delivers a smooth, mellow sweetness and a lasting freshness that coats the throat. Even after five infusions, the floral sweetness endures, while a refreshing aftertaste emerges after the seventh infusion, and the lingering flavor persists beyond the eighth. Grown in Ye Zhu Ling (Wild Boar Ridge), a secluded area within the Wuyishan National Park, this tea benefits from the region’s protected ecological environment, which is known for its rich biodiversity. Named after the frequent wild boar sightings in the area, Ye Zhu Ling is located near Fo Guo Yan in the northern part of the scenic reserve. While the elevation within the Zheng Yan area is relatively low, it is the unique terroir and distinctive rocky terrain of the Wuyi Mountains that impart the tea's rich depth, known as "rock bones."

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