Shui Jin Gui (水金龟) literally means Golden MarineTurtle is one of the four famous bushes of Wuyi, a Si Da Ming Cong. Tei purchased 50grams hence, we decided to have a quick sample.
Visually, the tea leaves looks brighter shade of green when steeped than most other Wuyi Oolong teas.
REVIEW
Tea Source: Jkteashop 2014 Spring Shui Jin Gui
Water source: Hyflux Filtered Tap
Water Temperature: 90-95deg
Tea Leaves rinsed prior to first steep
Initial brew yields a citrus mixture of oranges and grapes with mildly sweet caramel undertones with an earthy base. Subsequent brews consistently contains a strong Rocky mineral earthy base with slightly citrus(orange grape like) after taste.The final brew (6th) the Rocky mineral heavy taste makes way for a slight caramel taste.
CONCLUSION
Both exhibits strong rocky mineral base notes but personally, I prefer the fruity and smoothness of Shui Xian as compared to the citrus caramel undertones of the Shui Jin Gui. I felt, Shui Xian gave me a more overall complete comforting feel. Tei says is something that he likes to drink for variety.
Final notes, this is no doubt a solid wuyi yan cha with very strong and consistent rocky mineral taste every brew till the last infusion(8th) but It all boils down to the matter of individual taste and preferences when comparing it’s undertones and aftertaste.
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