Mr. Chang's Water Sprite

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This organic ‘Shui Xian’, now happily nested in the mountains of Nantou. It’s very unusual to find non native cultivars in Taiwan, this one was originally cut from mainland China t rees and brought to Taiwan by the Chang family. The legacy of this variety grows richer by the day. Mr. Chang is acutely aware of contemporary challenges to tea production: picker shortages, climate, and high demand. Accordingly, he waits until picking is complete on his half hectare garden, before slating a harvest to its respective processing styles—matching weather, quality, and yield to the style best suited. Here, only tender leaves are harvested and deftly rolled into a tight ball. Superbly toasty sweetness ensconces gentle fruit and herbal complexity. Show more