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This Foshou oolong offers a remarkably smooth and enduring liquor, unfolding with a sweet core subtly enhanced by a gentle charcoal roast. Distinct notes of quince and a pleasant herbaceousness reminiscent of ironwort play alongside a subtle citrus aroma. The experience is grounded by a characteristic mineral quality, delivering a rich and satisfying complexity.
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About This Tea
What does Foshou taste like?
This Foshou oolong offers a remarkably smooth and enduring liquor, unfolding with a sweet core subtly enhanced by a gentle charcoal roast. Distinct notes of quince and a pleasant herbaceousness remini. It leans fruity, roasted and mineral.
How should I brew Foshou?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Foshou come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Foshou cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2023 harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Foshou cost?
Starts at $6.93 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.74/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.44 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.