Buddha's Palm

SUMMARY

Type: Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
Origin: Yongchun, Fujian province, China

Buddha's Palm, AKA Fo Shou is a type of Southern Fujian style Oolong tea. Traditionally a ball-rolled Oolong similar to Iron Goddess, this particular Fo Shou has instead been twisted and exhibits more fruity and light floral characteristics. 

TASTING NOTES

A light floral fragrance and flavour notes of sugarcane, with hints of nashi pears. A medium bodied tea with a satisfying mouth-fill and a sweet and lingering fruity after-taste.

PREPARATION NOTES

 Gong-Fu style (preferred method)

 5g per 60 – 150ml of water
 95 degrees Celsius
 10 – 15secs per infusion* (up to 7 infusions)

*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.

 Teapot steep

 5g per 300ml of water
 95 degrees Celsius
 3mins

 Cold Brew

 5g per 500ml of water
 Cold water
 10hrs in the fridge

STORAGE

Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.