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2023 Fo Shou

2023 Fo Shou

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Rich citrus-forward
Wuyi oolong
Named after the tropical “Buddha’s Hand” citrus, the Li Famiy’s Fo Shou is carefully roasted to bring out notes of gardenia, citron honey and galangal spice.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wuyishan, Fujian
Rich citrus-forward
Wuyi oolong
Named after the tropical “Buddha’s Hand” citrus, the Li Famiy’s Fo Shou is carefully roasted to bring out notes of gardenia, citron honey and galangal spice.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wuyishan, Fujian
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Crafted by the Li Family

Hand-picked and traditionally hand-finished within the true Wuyishan Ecological Preserve on forested biodiverse, rocky, mountainous land for distinct Wuyi minerality.
 
The Li Family is an award-winning, highly respected force for sustainability, hand-firing craft, rare varietal preservation, and tea education in Wuyishan.
    • DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2023
    • Wuyishan Ecological PreserveWuyishan, Fujian
    • ELEVATION600 METERS
    • Fo ShouTea Varietal

    Fo Shou, or "Buddha's Hand," varietal is a more exotic and luscious tea in the Li Family collection. The Fo Shou is a wonderfully nuanced citrus fruit, and this tea gets its name for its Fo Shou citrus aromas. The citrus is bolstered by a cinnamon and sandalwood spice, a beautiful compliment brought out through slow hand-firing over low heat. The uniquely large leaves of the Fo Shou varietal unfold beautifully over many infusions.

  • true
    85
    citron honey
    true
    70
    gardenia, orchid
    true
    70
    galangal, cardamom
    true
    30
    turbinado sugar
    true
    honeyed, aromatic, cooling

    Tasting Profile

    • fruit - citron honey
    • floral - gardenia, orchid
    • spice - galangal, cardamom
    • savory - turbinado sugar
    • texture - honeyed, aromatic, cooling

  • 'The Wuyishan Ecological Preserve was shaped by ancient volcanoes, giving it a mix of extremely rocky and sandy soil. This soil contributes to the flavor of the region’s tea though regulating water drainage and encouraging deeper roots, as well as through its mineral-rich mix of nutrients the tea absorbs as it grows.'


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    Steeping Instructions

    Western

    4 g.6
    oz.
    use 208° watersteep 40 secondsresteep many times
    add 30 sec. each infusion

    Gongfu

    5 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 15-20 seconds
    add 15 sec. per steeping
    enjoy many steepings

    Iced/Cold

    5 g.12
    oz.
    use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
    8 hours
    add ice & enjoy

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