Water Fairy

Dark oolong from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian province. Dark roasted flavor with some honey fragrance. This is a true "Shui Xian" from Phoenix village and produced from 100% Shui Xian tea plants. 

Introducing CORE

The Core line is a curated selection of our most beloved teas by our customers — those that have defined our teahouse for almost 20 years. Each tea embodies quality, artisanship, consistency, and value, chosen to be everyday indulgences for tea lovers and collectors alike.

Housed in refillable, opaque black glass jars, these teas bring a touch of understated elegance to any kitchen counter or beverage station. Perfect for personal enjoyment or as an elegant gift, the Core Line reflects the heart of our full tea collection.

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS:

Gong Fu Method

SCOOP | 3 gm or 2 heaping tsp per 8oz water

POUR | 190° water over leaves

RINSE  | steep for 5 seconds and discard liquid to awaken leaves

POUR  | 190° water over leaves again

STEEP | 5-10 seconds and strain into fair cup/pitcher to share or enjoy alone

Rebrew several times for several times  to enjoy how the tea evolves with each additional steeping

Long Steep Method

SCOOP | 3 gm or 2 heaping tsp per 8oz water
POUR | 190° water over leaves
STEEP | 3 min

Steeping instructions are a starting point for how to make this tea. We encourage you to play around with the tea quantity or steeping time to customize the brew for your taste.