Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian – The Taste of Time in Wuyi Rock Tea

Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian | 120+ Year Old Bushes – Triple Cong Wei: Wood, Moss, Bamboo Leaf – The Final Destination for Yancha Connoisseurs

Not every Shui Xian lives to see 120 years. Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian comes from the core terroir of Wuyi Mountain – bushes over 120 years old, never pruned, roots deep in the rock. Its flavor carries the mist of Wuyi, the moss on the cliffs, the wind through the bamboo groves. Drinking Lao Cong is drinking over a century of a mountain’s memory. Packaged in simple kraft paper – 250g (30 servings) – every dollar goes into the tea, not the packaging.

🌳 120+ years old – true centennial old bush, not ordinary “high bush”

🍃 Triple Cong Wei – wood · moss · bamboo leaf – rich layers

🪨 Core Wuyi terroir – from the authentic “Zheng Yan” area, distinct rock rhyme

🔥 Traditional medium charcoal roast – preserves Cong Wei, smooth and thick

📦 Kraft paper packaging – simple, eco‑friendly, 250g / 30 servings

🧪 Lab‑tested for pesticides – safe to drink

🚚 Free worldwide shipping – no minimum, delivered to your door

In the world of Wuyi Yancha, Shui Xian is the “backbone” – and Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian is the “soul” of that backbone.
Ordinary Shui Xian gives you “richness”. Old Bush Shui Xian gives you “time”.
Its “Cong Wei” (old bush flavor) is never one‑dimensional – it’s a trilogy:

Woodiness: warm, dry, like an old bookshelf or forest floor

Mossiness: cool, fresh, like wet moss on a cliff after rain

Bamboo leaf / reed aroma (the rarest): clean, sweet, like boiling sticky rice in bamboo leaves
These three notes don’t always appear together – it depends on terroir and processing. Our Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian (120+ years old) harmoniously blends all three, from the first steep to the last. It doesn’t pander, doesn’t shout. It just quietly tells you: this is what true “Lao Cong” tastes like.

Step	Instruction
Teaware	Gaiwan, Yixing pot, or glassware (glass gaiwan, glass teapot) – all work well
Water	Spring/filtered water, boiling 100°C / 212°F
Leaf amount	8-9g (one full serving)
Rinse	Quick rinse with boiling water (discard after ~5 seconds) to awaken the Cong Wei
Infusion times	First steep: 5-15 seconds, then gradually increase time according to your taste (e.g., add 3-5 seconds per steep). Short steeps for lighter flavor, longer for more intensity. This 120+ year old tea is extremely durable – don’t worry about over‑steeping.
Boiling	After 10 infusions, put the spent leaves in a pot, add water, boil for 5 minutes – enjoy one last sweet, bamboo‑leaf‑scented pot

Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian (120+ years) is the king of durability. Gongfu style (100°C) easily gives 10+ infusions, and every steep changes.

Infusions 1-3：Cong Wei at its freshest – wood, moss, bamboo leaf interwoven, thick liquor

Infusions 4-6：Cong Wei shifts to wood‑dominant, sweetness increases, still full‑bodied

Infusions 7-10：Wood fades, rock sugar sweetness and herbal sweetness take over – liquor still golden

After 10 infusions：You can still boil the spent leaves – put them in a pot, add water, boil for 5 minutes. The room fills with bamboo leaf aroma, and the tea is sweet as honey.

Product name	Centennial Lao Cong Shui Xian (Wuyi Rock Tea)
Bush age	120+ years (centennial old bush)
Type	Oolong tea (Wuyi Yancha)
Origin	Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China (core Zheng Yan area)
Cultivar	Shui Xian (old bush native variety)
Roast level	Medium charcoal roast
Net weight	250g
Serving size	~8-9g (approximately 30 servings)
Packaging	Kraft paper bag – simple, eco‑friendly
Shelf life	Can be stored for years under proper conditions (best within 3-5 years, can be aged)
Storage	Cool, dry, away from light, airtight
Shipping	Free worldwide shipping (no minimum)

👉 If you’ve tried ordinary Shui Xian and thought “it’s rich but nothing memorable” – this 120+ year Lao Cong Shui Xian will make you rediscover Shui Xian.
👉 If you’ve never tried Lao Cong, this is the perfect entry into the world of “Cong Wei”.
👉 If you’re already a seasoned drinker, you don’t need my recommendation – you added to cart the moment you saw “120+ years”.

120+ year Lao Cong Shui Xian is not a simple cup of tea. It’s over a century of breathing from a Wuyi mountain slope, a diary written by an old tree with every leaf. When you drink it, slow down. Let the liquor linger in your mouth for a few seconds, close your eyes – you will “see” the mist, the rocks, the moss, the bamboo grove. That’s the magic of “Cong Wei”.