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Fujian

Shuǐ Jīn Guī水金龟

shuǐ jīn guī

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Wuyi oolong "Golden Water Turtle" with a deep roasted-nut flavour and rock melody.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Yixing clay is porous and "breathes" well, allowing the tea to fully unfold. A Yixing clay t...
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Too long steeping can make the tea taste astringent and bitter.Be guided by your sensations and adjust the brewing time depending on the desired strength of the liquor.Pay atten...
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (boiling water is not recommended).
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Famous Teas of China, one of the "Four Great Bushes" (四大名枞, Sì Dà Míng Cōng) of Wuyi Mountains.
Coordinates
27°43' North latitude, 117°41' East longitude.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), Wuyishan City. Traditionally, the best tea is considered to be grown in the p...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large, longitudinally twisted leaves, dark brown, almost black in color, with a reddish or golden sheen. The leaves are dense, strong, oily in appearance.
Dry Leaf Aroma
Rich, multifaceted, with notes of "fire" (roasting), woody, spicy, fruity (dried fruits) and floral nuances. Notes of chocolate, caramel, nuts may be present. The char...
Liquor Aroma
Deep, enveloping, with dominant notes of roasting, dried fruits, spices, with hints of chocolate, nuts, sometimes with a light acidity.
Liquor Color
From dark amber to reddish-brown, cognac-colored, transparent, clear, with an oily sheen.
Spent Leaves
Whole, dense, elastic leaves of dark brown color with a reddish tint, unfold during brewing.
Taste
Very rich, intense, dense, viscous, with light astringency and noble bitterness that quickly transforms into a long, sweet aftertaste. The bouquet contains notes of "fire&q...
Details
Oxidation
15.000000 - 70.000000
Roast Level
Heavy
Oxidation Maximum
70.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
70
Cultivar
For the production of Shui Jin Gui, the tea bush cultivar of the same name is used - Shuǐ Jīn Guī (水金龟, shuǐ jīn guī). This cultivar is distinguished by:
Picking
Harvesting occurs in spring, usually in late April - early May.
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