Zhang Ping Shui Xian (漳平水仙) refers to a style of compressed oolong made from the Shui Xian cultivar of Camellia sinensis. The tea is produced in Zhang Ping, Fujian Province. Below is a gallery that outlines the production of this tea style in photos. Thanks to Chenggui Wang (王城贵)for providing these photos. Click any of the images below to open the gallery view.
- Tea Plants
- Harvesting Tea Leaves
- Withering Tea Leaves
- Withering Tea Leaves
- Tumbling Tea Leaves
- Kill-Green
- Rolling the Tea Leaves
- Ready for Pressing
- Pressing Tools
- Pressing the Leaves
- Wrapping the Square
- Ready for Drying
- Drying in the Oven
- Finished Product
- Ready to Drink