{"product_id":"fengshuoke-laocong-shuixian-wuyi-oolong-tea","title":"Fengshuoke Laocong Shuixian – Maple Grove Hollow Old Bush Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke Laocong Shuixian – Maple Grove Hollow Old Bush Wuyi Zhengyan Rock Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Secluded Old-Bush Tea Garden Deep in Huiyuan Keng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidden deep within Huiyuan Keng, one of Wuyi Mountain's most celebrated Zhengyan tea-growing areas, Fengshuoke is a secluded mountain hollow known for its old-bush Shui Xian. Surrounded by hills, sheltered from direct sunlight, and nourished by a naturally moist mountain environment, this small growing site offers a distinctive setting for mature Shui Xian bushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke Laocong Shuixian is a traditional-style charcoal-roasted Wuyi Rock Oolong made from the Shui Xian cultivar. It is especially interesting for tea drinkers who appreciate the mature-bush character of Lao Cong Shui Xian and want to explore the differences between individual Wuyi mountain sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 武夷山枫树窠老枞水仙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wǔyí Shān Fēng shù kē lǎo cōng shuǐxiān\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi Fengshuoke Laocong Shuixian (Maple Grove Hollow Old Bush Narcissus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shui Xian (水仙)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 12, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Master:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liu Guoying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional-style charcoal roast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke: A Hidden Tea Garden in Huiyuan Keng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth of the Nine-Bend River (Jiuqu Xi), deep within Wuyi Mountain, lies Huiyuan Keng (慧苑坑), the largest of the celebrated Three Pits and Two Streams (San Keng Liang Jian).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuiyuan Keng has long been associated with Wuyi's rich tea heritage. Historical and local accounts describe this area as once containing more than 800 named tea varieties and cultivars, earning it the reputation of a living garden of famous teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin this expansive mountain basin is Fengshuoke (枫树窠), a small but distinctive tea-growing site. Its name can be understood as \"Maple Grove Hollow,\" reflecting the character of a secluded hollow within the mountain landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo reach Fengshuoke, follow the mountain path opposite Huiyuan Temple (慧苑禅寺) and continue deeper into Huiyuan Keng. At a fork along the mountainside, take the left-hand path toward the upper reaches of Huiyuan. The route leads to Fengshuoke, tucked away in a quiet part of the mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the growing site is relatively small, it is particularly known among Wuyi tea enthusiasts for its Lao Cong Shui Xian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mountain Environment: Sheltered, Humid, and Rich in Vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke is enclosed by surrounding hills, with no through-road across the hollow. Despite being situated at an elevation of over 400 meters, its terrain retains the characteristics of a traditional Wuyi pit-and-ravine environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding slopes limit direct sunlight, while the sheltered topography helps maintain a humid, cool growing environment. These conditions suit the growth of Shui Xian, a cultivar traditionally associated with a broad leaf structure and a naturally woody aromatic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke also has a distinctive seasonal water cycle. As winter arrives and surface water levels fall, much of the water recedes underground. When spring returns and the tea bushes enter their growing season, water becomes more abundant again, supporting fresh vegetation throughout the hollow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees and tea bushes grow alongside one another. Ferns spread along the mountain paths, while fallen leaves accumulate in lower areas. Moss develops in the damp surroundings, and the ground remains rich with organic material from the surrounding vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of sheltered terrain, limited sunlight, seasonal water, and dense plant growth creates a small-scale mountain climate that distinguishes Fengshuoke from more open Wuyi tea gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a broader understanding of how Wuyi's terrain, cultivars, and processing methods shape Chinese oolong, explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/chinese-oolong-tea-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Oolong Tea Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Fengshuoke Is Known for Lao Cong Shui Xian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShui Xian (水仙), commonly translated as Narcissus or Water Sprite, is a traditional Wuyi tea cultivar. It is known for its substantial leaves and naturally rounded character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Shui Xian is harvested from mature bushes, it is known as Lao Cong Shui Xian (老枞水仙). The term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLao Cong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to the maturity of the tea bushes, not to the number of years the finished tea has been stored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFengshuoke is particularly associated with old-bush Shui Xian. Its enclosed, humid environment and abundant surrounding vegetation form part of the growing conditions that make this site interesting to collectors and experienced Yancha drinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature-bush Shui Xian is often discussed in terms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCong Wei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (枞味), a characteristic aromatic and textural impression that may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoody depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an impression reminiscent of mature trees, bark, or old wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss-like character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an earthy, green impression associated with the atmosphere of a shaded mountain garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm grain-like notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sometimes compared with cooked rice or the fragrant leaves traditionally used to wrap zongzi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral undertones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on the tea and its processing, delicate floral impressions may complement the deeper woody character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are sensory descriptions, not added ingredients. The tea does not contain actual moss, wood, rice, or flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe character of an individual batch depends on its growing conditions, bush maturity, harvest, processing, and roasting. The Fengshuoke origin provides an important part of the story, while the finished tea should ultimately be judged by the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional-Style Charcoal Roasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter harvesting, the Shui Xian leaves are processed as Wuyi Rock Oolong and finished with traditional-style charcoal roasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharcoal roasting is an important part of Wuyi Yancha craftsmanship. It can develop warm toasted aromas, deepen the tea's overall profile, and influence the balance between floral, woody, and roasted impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor old-bush Shui Xian, the aim is not simply to make the tea taste smoky. The roast is part of the finishing process, and it should complement the cultivar's natural character rather than overwhelm it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy exploring how different Wuyi origins and roast styles influence the finished cup, browse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWuyi Rock Oolong collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Brew Fengshuoke Laocong Shuixian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu brewing is an excellent way to explore the changing character of old-bush Shui Xian across multiple infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.3 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100–120 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95–100°C (203–212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst infusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 5–10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gradually increase steeping time according to taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreheat your gaiwan or teapot, add the dry leaves, and rinse briefly if desired. Begin with a short infusion and adjust the timing as the leaves open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the tea tastes too strong or drying, shorten the next infusion. If the flavor seems too light, allow the leaves a little more time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not need specialized equipment to enjoy this tea. A small teapot or even a regular mug can work; simply adjust the leaf quantity and steeping time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more detailed instructions, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/news\/what-is-gongfu-tea-brewing-and-how-do-you-do-it\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-gongfu-tea-brewing-and-how-do-you-do-it\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore your Fengshuoke Laocong Shuixian in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a roasted oolong, proper storage helps preserve its aromatic character and prevents it from absorbing unwanted smells. Reseal the package promptly after each use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 15.0g","offer_id":67870348214586,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLSX-FSKG2SW","price":32.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0g","offer_id":67870348247354,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLSX-FSKG2WS","price":99.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0g","offer_id":67870348280122,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLSX-FSKG2YB","price":188.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0g","offer_id":67870348312890,"sku":"OTCT-WYOLSX-FSKG2BJ","price":457.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/FengshuokeLaocongShuixian_MapleGroveHollowOldBushNarcissus_WuyiZhengyanRockTeaOolong_5.jpg?v=1793695491","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/de\/products\/fengshuoke-laocong-shuixian-wuyi-oolong-tea","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}