Minnan Shuixian Oolong Tea 100g

Minnan Narcissus is a famous historical tea. It is a kind of oolong tea. During Xianfeng period (1851-1861), Shibao Zhen and his son brought 100 tea tree saplings from Wuyishan and planted the saplings in Dingxianyan successfully. Then, combining Wuyishan tea-making techniques and their own experience, Shibao Zhen and his son developed Dingxianyan Narcissus. The new type of tea was widely known by oversea Chinese, especially Chinese in Southeast Asia. At the beginning of 20th century, Dingxianyan Narcissus was widely transplanted to Wutaishan, Yongchun and it got a name: Yongchun Narcissus. After 1949, Yongchun Narcissus was transplanted to more than 10 towns in Minnan and got a name: Minnan Narcissus. Minnan Narcissus is distinct from other tea by its unique aroma.

This tea was freshly roasted on September 7 and is recommended to be stored for a period of time before drinking.

Why shouldn’t freshly roasted Oolong tea be consumed right away?

Right after roasting, the tea has a strong charcoal aroma that can mask its natural fragrance and flavor. It also retains a certain “fiery” quality — caffeine and tea polyphenols remain high, making the taste slightly harsh or astringent and potentially irritating to the throat or stomach. Drinking it too soon can also lead to a feeling of internal heat, especially for those prone to “heatiness” or during dry seasons, known in traditional Chinese medicine as “shang huo” (excess internal heat). These symptoms quickly subside once consumption stops.

To avoid discomfort, let the tea rest before drinking. This allows the fire taste to fade (“tui huo”) and the tea’s components to stabilize. Once rested, the tea becomes smoother and more balanced in both aroma and flavor. Lightly roasted teas need about 1–2 months to rest, while medium to heavily roasted ones require around 6 months.