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Ideal for quiet afternoons or exploring roast level side-by-side with medium- or heavy-roast Da Hong Pao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eCaffeine: medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eStorage: keep airtight, in a cool, dry spot away from strong odors. This style is best enjoyed within a year or two to preserve its floral clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eTea: Wu Yi Shan “Hua Xiang” Da Hong Pao (flower-aroma rock oolong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eHarvest: Spring (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003eRegion: Wuyishan, Fujian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eRoast: light, floral-preserving style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eIn short: A graceful Da Hong Pao that emphasizes its flower-scented elegance, smooth sweetness, and rock undertone. 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The taste is silky and sweet... roast taste is there but not strong and will fade over a few months. Nice, thick body with a long lasting sweet cinnamon-like after-taste. 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This is a subtle, mellow, sweet take on classic Yancha: clean minerality, airy florals, and an easy, persistent finish. It handles longer infusions gracefully and keeps its flavor for many rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"371\"\u003eOld-bush (gao cong) Shui Xian for deeper sweetness and stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eLight roast preserves orchid aromatics and a fresh, lifted cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"571\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eClear Wuyi “rock” character: mineral backbone with soft sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"574\"\u003eForgiving to brew: long steeps or many short infusions both work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"641\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eAroma: orchid, wildflower honey, light wood, warm mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eLiquor: clear amber-gold; medium body with smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eFlavor: mellow honeyed sweetness over gentle stone-mineral and tender florals; a hint of baked grain from the light roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eFinish: clean, cooling, and lightly sweet with steady after-aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"974\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"999\"\u003eArea: Wuyishan, Fujian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eCultivar: Shui Xian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1046\"\u003eBush age: 50 years and older bushes (gao cong 高从)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eHarvest: April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eCraft: traditional withering, shake-bruise, low-to-moderate oxidation, light charcoal roast to set fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e(Good water makes a big difference. Adjust to taste.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003e6–7 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 10s • 12s • 15s • 20s • 25s… for 8–10 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eNotes: push time slightly if you want more depth; keep early steeps short to emphasize florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1531\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e3 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e95–98 °C for 2–3 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e2–3 infusions; add 20–30s on later rounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003e1–1.5 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eSmooth, floral-sweet cup with very low astringency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003eExcellent as an afternoon oolong or for side-by-side tastings with medium and heavy-roast Yancha to explore roast levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003eCaffeine: medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eStorage: airtight, cool, dry, away from strong aromas. Light-roast Yancha benefits from a brief rest after delivery; enjoy now or over the next 12–24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2185\"\u003eTea: Light Roast Gao Cong Shui Xian (Wuyi Rock Oolong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2269\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2269\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003eHarvest: April (spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003eRegion: Wuyishan, Fujian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003eStyle: older-bush Shui Xian, light charcoal roast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a gentle, floral-forward Shui Xian with honest rock minerality, easy sweetness, and the resilience to take either longer steeps or many short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248134343,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842806983,"sku":"","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248167111,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842839751,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248199879,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842872519,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248232647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842905287,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248265415,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842938055,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":45479248298183,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kilogram \/ Spring 2024","offer_id":44481842970823,"sku":"","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/2_f092397f-aa8c-48de-a60e-dc7aff827fa5.jpg?v=1701108401"}],"url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-je\/collections\/wu-yi-rock-oolong-spring-2024\/harvest-season_spring-2026.oembed","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}