There is a saying in Wu Yi Mountain region, "nothing smells better than Rougui, and nothing tastes mellower than Shui Xian" (香不过肉桂，醇不过水仙). A tea maker isn’t considered to be a master unless she/he can make Rougui and Shui Xian well. Rougui and Shui Xian speak to the reputation of the tea maker. We found a new tea farmer (Xue Ying) in 2019, and we were amazed by their simple tea making philosophy and high quality yancha. Xue Ying likes to say, "offer less, make it great."

Our 2020 Gao Cong Shui Xian was harvested in May 2020 and hand-processed in very small batches until October 2020 in Tian Xin Yan (Wu Yi Mountain area). The tea trees are about 50 years old and are relatively tall compared to other Shui Xian cultivars.

The dry leaves of our 2020 Gao Cong Shui Xian release a deep, warming, woodsy aroma. The scent becomes more floral and spicy as soon as you add water. The fragrance reminds us of pine trees and their sap. The thickness of the liquor dominates the flavor of the tea in early steeps, but be patient and its contrasting tangy brightness and rockiness will emerge. We particularly like the luxurious texture and richness of this Gao Cong Shui Xian.