2024 Zheng Yan Su Xin Lan
2024 Zheng Yan Su Xin Lan
Crafted by the Li Family
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2024
- Wuyishan Ecological PreserveWuyishan, Fujian
- ELEVATION500m
- Su XIn LanTea Varietal
Su Xin Lan was near extinction in the 1980’s with so many farmers tearing out this rare cultivar in favor of Rou Gui and other more popular well-known teas with an established market. Su Xin Lan is starting to experience a revival, with the Li Family growing true “Zheng Yan” or rock tea Su Xin Lan planted within the Wuyishan Ecological Preserve. Deeply cooling and aromatic with notes of frankincense and juicy melon. Toffee and brown sugar syrup, candied cherries, and a thick, deep, rich texture.
Tasting Profile
- spice - frankincense
- floral - cherry blossom
- fruit - melon
- savory - brown sugar syrup
- texture - deeply cooling, perfumed
'The Wuyishan Ecological Preserve was shaped by ancient volcanoes, giving it a mix of extremely rocky and sandy soil. This soil contributes to the flavor of the region’s tea though regulating water drainage and encouraging deeper roots, as well as through its mineral-rich mix of nutrients the tea absorbs as it grows.'
the Li Family recommends
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 205° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 5 sec. each infusionGongfu
7 g.6 ozuse 205° watersteep 6 seconds
add 2 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy