Haven’t had Shui Jin Gui 水金龜 (water golden turtle), one of the 4 classic main Wuyi varietals, since almost a decade ago, nor have I tasted the 紫紅袍 Zi Hong Pao (purple red robe), a new varietal, ever. Wuyi Rock teas are literally grown on 3 cm of soil above their rocks underneath, but the rocks are soft and the tea roots dig them apart. Still, this high mineral content soil, old grove arbor style trees, lively water, and unique labor intensive production makes for the most complex, heaviest water, darkest tasting, longest lasting, tribute of a oolong tea ever.
I will have 5 kinds for audience tasting.
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