Award-Winning Zhangping Shui Xian (Roasted)

Harvest: Spring 2025

Origin: Guantian Town, Zhangping, Fujian

Cultivar: Shui Xian

Producer: Chen Zongqin, Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor

Processing: Light Charcoal Roast

Each tea cake is 8-10 grams.

This tea won First Prize in Zhangping's Spring 2025 tea competition in the strong fragrance (roasted tea) category, beating 34 other competitors. This tea bears the seal of Chen Zongqin, who also made our High Mountain Zhangping Shui Xian. The charcoal roast is lighter than our Charcoal Roasted Zhangping Shui Xian, providing a smooth texture and sweet bakery notes. Worth trying if you wish to sample what competition-winning Zhangping Shui Xian tastes like.

We recommend brewing as the locals do in Zhangping: steeping a whole cake in a 100ml-120ml gaiwan. If you prefer a lighter tea, you can break a cake in half.

To learn more about Zhangping Shui Xian, watch our documentary and read our blog.