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This Foshou oolong offers a robust and engaging cup, marked by a pronounced charcoal roast that yields a comforting warmth. Beneath the rich, savory notes of the roast, hints of sweet snow pear emerge, creating a delightful interplay of deep warmth and bright fruitiness. It's a complex and satisfying yancha.
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About This Tea
What does Foshou taste like?
This Foshou oolong offers a robust and engaging cup, marked by a pronounced charcoal roast that yields a comforting warmth. Beneath the rich, savory notes of the roast, hints of sweet snow pear emerge. It leans roasted, fruity 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 Fo Shou cultivar. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Foshou cost?
Starts at $9.50 from white2tea, or about $0.38/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.28 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.