
"Golden Turtle" Shui Jin Gui Wuyi Oolong Tea
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THIS TEA IS SOLD OUT A disciple asked the wise, and very old, tea master Lao Cha, of his secret to longevity. Golden Water Turtle — he answered, offering a small cup of tea. Puzzled, the disciple took a sip. The unique Yan Yun, the minerals, the notes of heart-warming chocolate, and the sweet roasted taste... all enveloped his body and soul. The disciple had no further questions. The Wuyi Mountain region is a place with a unique terroir. Though not incredibly high, fog and mist always shroud the mountain peaks. The moisture accumulates on the rocky sides of the mountains. It then flows down these rocks to the roots of the tea plants, enriching them with minerals and creating the unique Yan Yun (岩韵 – "rock rhyme") taste, for which "Golden Water Turtle" Shui Jin Gui Oolong Tea is famous. Golden Water Turtle, otherwise known as Shui Jin Gui, is a famous Wuyi Oolong tea, one of the "four big and famous bushes" among the Northern Fujian teas - the other three