“(Same producer, 2009 version, too lazy to start another tea description.) Yankee Candle recently created a line of “man” candles—a couple of which have made it under my roof for candle-loving...” Read full tasting note
“I know that I will have to write more on this tea later. I have immensely enjoyed drinking this tea on what turned out to be a rather crazy day at the office. I honestly believe that the tea has...” Read full tasting note
“Though I consider it sacrileges (and I am an atheist except when it comes to tea), I followed Seven Cups instructions and poured just boiled water onto my tablespoon of leaves in my Yixing. It is...” Read full tasting note
“Other high end vendors have Ba Xian as (very expensive) single bush Dan Cong tea (from Phoenix mountain in Guan Dong province). Seven Cups describes the taste of this tea as “similar to Dan Cong,”...” Read full tasting note
In the 1980’s tea producers began to take the Eight Immortals bush from Zhao An city in Fujian province to cultivate it in the foothills of the WuYi Mountains. This certified organic tea has a strong sweet floral fragrance that fills the room once brewed. Unlike a subtle flower essence, the character of this tea bush is a concentrated scent with a sharp heavy taste similar to Dan Cong tea. Since it grows in the mineral rich soil it has the strong taste without any bitterness. Great for tea drinkers looking for a strong flavor and high aroma. Drinking this tea is like flying in heaven’s garden hence the name Eight Immortals from the famous Chinese myth.
Location: Fujian Province
Tea Bush: Ba Xian (Eight Immortals)
Tea Master: Liu De Xi
Harvest Time: end of April beginning of May
Picking Standard: zhong kai mian (3 slightly open leaves)
Brewing vessel: glass cup, gaiwan, glass or porcelain pot, yixing pot
Brewing Guidelines: 1st infusion 1Tbs per 12 oz 212F for 1 min
Infusions: at least 5 times
Seven Cups is an American tea company based in Tucson, Arizona. We source traditional, handmade Chinese teas directly from the growers and tea masters who make them, and we bring those teas back from China to share with people everywhere.