Buddha's Hand Roast
Regular price $17.00
Flavor Profile
Aged oak, dark chocolate, raspberries
Oolong tea · medium oxidation · dark roast
The name of this tea comes from the uncommonly large size of the tea leaves which can be nearly the size of a palm before they are rolled. This roasted Buddha’s Hand Tea it's an Oolong tea and a classic style of its cultivar.
Drinking the roasted version of this tea is like curling up with a warm blanket by a fireplace in the woods upstate. Warming and full-bodied, we taste fresh cedarwood, cacao nibs, and fennel.
Like arriving at your favorite getaway, this tea is immediately comforting no matter the season.
Tea Profile
Chinese Name: 香櫞佛手
Origin: Pinglin District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Cultivar: Fo Shou
Elevation: ~500 meters
Oxidation: ~50%
Roast Level: Light
Flavor Profile: Olive leaf, cashew butter, resin
Mouthfeel: Light-medium bodied, reserved, sherry-like
The Cultivar
Brewing Instructions
These instructions are for reference only, a starting point for brewing this tea. Trust your palate and feel free to experiment.
Quantity of Tea: 6 grams
Quantity of Water: 237 ml / 8 oz
Water Temperature: 212°F / 100°C
Steep Time: ~ 1 - 2 minutes
For more information on how to brew tea check out our brewing guides
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