✨ Shui Xian · The Gentle, Floral Soul of Wuyi Rock Tea

While Da Hong Pao is bold and Rou Gui is aromatic, Shui Xian offers something entirely different — a gentle, floral, calming expression of the Wuyi mountains. To find a Shui Xian that truly represents this elegance, our tea masters visited traditional cliffside gardens, tasting teas from old-bush regions known for producing the most fragrant and smooth Shui Xian.

After sampling dozens of batches, we selected one that showed extraordinary balance: a clean floral aroma, silky texture, and the signature mineral sweetness that real Wuyi rock tea must have.

Shui Xian leaves are long, thick, and slightly curved — darker than green oolong, yet lighter than heavily roasted teas. They carry a soft charcoal glow from multiple rounds of slow roasting. Once infused, the leaves open fully, releasing a golden–amber liquor that immediately signals warmth, clarity, and elegance. Foreign customers often describe its appearance as “gentle leaves, golden tea — simple and beautiful.”

Shui Xian is famous for its natural floral fragrance, especially its signature orchid and gardenia notes. You can expect light, soothing floral scent, silky-smooth mouthfeel, soft mineral sweetness, a warm, comforting body, and a clean, gentle finish. Compared with Rou Gui or Da Hong Pao, Shui Xian is less aggressive, less roasted, and much more mellow and sweet — making it a perfect daily tea, something you can drink all day without feeling overwhelmed.

Shui Xian has a special place among rock teas because of how it makes people feel: calm, relaxed, comforted, balanced. It is the tea you drink when you want warmth and peace, not intensity or stimulation. Many customers say Shui Xian gives them a “soft, relaxed energy,” making it ideal for evenings or quiet moments.

This Shui Xian comes from the Wuyishan Nature Reserve, where tea bushes grow along rocky streams, moist valleys, and shaded cliff edges. This environment gives the tea more moisture, more floral fragrance, and a softer, smoother body. These valleys are the home of old-bush Shui Xian — a style beloved by experienced tea drinkers for its depth and natural sweetness.

“Shui Xian” (水仙) means “Water Immortal,” named after a beautiful, fragrant flower in Chinese culture. The name reflects the tea’s personality: gentle, aromatic, elegant, graceful. No other Wuyi tea expresses floral purity in quite the same way.

Shui Xian offers a range of natural health benefits as well. It helps relax the body, supports digestion, reduces stress and fatigue, and provides smooth, steady energy while being rich in antioxidants. It is the most soothing and accessible Wuyi rock tea — ideal for both beginners and experienced tea lovers alike.