{"product_id":"2026-traditional-zhangping-shui-xian","title":"2026 Heritage Zhangping Shui Xian","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanyang Town, Zhangping, Fujian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shui Xian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Zhang, Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional (Unroasted)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA classic Zhangping Shui Xian made by the grandson of Zhang Qisheng, an important historical figure in Zhangping's tea industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZhangping Shui Xian originated when a man named Liu Yongfa took Shui Xian cuttings down from Jianyang in North Fujian and planted them in Zhongcun, a village to the north of Zhangping city. The below documentary was filmed in Zhongcun. Liu Yongfa trained many apprentices in Zhongcun, including\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Zhang Qisheng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZhang Qisheng brought Shui Xian bushes and his new tea-making knowledge to Nanyang, a more southerly town even closer to Zhangping city. Nowadays, thanks to Zhang Qisheng, Nanyang is the largest production area for Zhangping Shui Xian, overtaking the older Zhongcun area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis tea is made in Nanyang by the grandson of Zhang Qisheng, and so we have given it a name that reflects this transmission of tea making skills across generations and geographical areas. \u003c\/span\u003eZhang’s tea is popular among locals, so much so that we were unable to get any of his tea last year. His tea has a unique aroma and a refreshing fruity aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe recommend brewing as the locals do in Zhangping: one cake per 100-120ml gaiwan. After a long rinse of at least 30 seconds, you can brew to your desired strength. Each cake is about 10 grams, with some minor variation due to the hand-pressing technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC08025.jpg?v=1782544047\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uDQoRhfrdqw?si=sZgxpFihsmoT9vkU\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oolong Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 cakes (20g)","offer_id":43442161483839,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cakes (50g)","offer_id":43442161516607,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/1560\/7871\/files\/DSC07996.jpg?v=1782483034","url":"https:\/\/pastleaf.com\/de\/products\/2026-traditional-zhangping-shui-xian","provider":"Pastleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}