How to brew Chaozhou Gongfu tea? Here we use Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian as an example. First, measure one portion of tea leaves into a tea scoop. Warm up the teapot, fairness cup, and tasting cups. Then pour the dry leaves from the scoop into the teapot, add hot water, and let the tea flow out to begin the session.
Loose tea in a glass jar allows for better appreciation of the leaves’ appearance. Using a teapot, a tea tray, a fairness cup, a tea waste pitcher, and two tasting cups, this setup represents the simplest way to perform Gongfu tea in China — a straightforward method to enjoy Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian Phoenix Oolong.
The tea in the scoop allows you to observe its condition before brewing and makes it easy to transfer the leaves into the teapot.
Use 100°C water to brew, slowly pouring over the leaves in the teapot to fully release their essence. This brings out the woody aroma of Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian Phoenix Oolong and creates a rich, mellow tea soup. Brewing this tea is a mindful, focused ritual.
With a simple set — teapot, fairness cup, tasting cups, and tea tray — comes a calm two-person tea time. After pouring, the tea is served into tasting cups to enjoy. In the fairness cup, you can clearly see the bright, transparent liquor of this century-old Lao Cong Shui Xian Oolong — a hallmark of fine tea.
The tea liquor of Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian Phoenix Oolong is full-bodied and aromatic. Its reddish-brown color reflects the richness and depth of the tea leaves’ character.
Using taller cups allows the tea to make greater contact with the cup’s surface, helping the aroma linger and concentrate, so drinkers can enjoy the lingering fragrance. Serving the tea seven-tenths full is a gesture of respect toward the guest.

Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian | Woody Aroma – Phoenix Dancong Daily-Drink Oolong Tea by ZhenZhenShan

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Specifications

  • Origin: Liziping Village, Phoenix Mountain

  • Altitude: 1100m+

  • Varietal: Heirloom (Qunti Zhong)

  • Tree Age: 100+ years

  • Roasting: Three times

  • Net Weight: 50g

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Lao Cong Shui Xian ~ Phoenix Dancong
— Experience the unique “CongYun” aroma of high-mountain old trees

The Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian loose leaf tea is harvested from heirloom tea trees (Bird’s Beak Shui Xian) in Liziping Village, Wudongding, at altitudes above 1100m. These century-old trees undergo traditional triple charcoal roasting, bringing out a distinct “cong” aroma and woody fragrance.

The tea liquor is initially creamy and grapefruit-like, and as brewing progresses, it evolves from soft → strong → sweet.

How to Brew Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian Oolong

Recommended Brewing Method:

  • Tea-to-water ratio: 1:20

  • Tea amount: 6g

  • Main brewing vessel: 120mL Chaozhou small teapot

  • Water: Boiling, pour quickly, and serve immediately

  • Brewing notes: After 5 infusions, extend the steeping time slightly

  • Tip: Phoenix Dancong oolongs require high heat; avoid over-steeping

Flavor Evolution of Bai Nian Lao Cong Shui Xian

  • Top notes: Sweet potato aroma, honeyed fragrance

  • Mid notes: Woody aroma

  • Finish: Light orchid fragrance with a cool, lingering throat sensation

Pro tip: On sunny, high-pressure days, or when using a charcoal stove to boil water, the aroma of Dancong tea is fully awakened. Got it, tea friends? 🍵

Weight 0.24 kg
Dimensions 20 × 10.5 × 14 cm

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