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Oolong

Buddha's Tea
Jiu Hua Shan Fo Cha
2011 Early Spring

Anhui Province, China
Basket-fired
Open needle leaf style
Soft, sweet-earth flavor
Refreshing, delicate aroma
Clear golden-colored liquor

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
20.00 Buy	40.00 Buy	80.00 Buy

Fo Cha is the local name for the tea from Jiu Hua mountain, a magical place of dense woods, waterfalls, bamboo forests, and green tea that is imbued with a refreshing sweetness from the special environment of this rarified place. Jiu Hua mountain holds special memories for us: on our first tea buying trip to China we visited the Zhan Tian Buddhist Temple ( we had a vegetarian meal there and tea with the head monk). Later, we had a midnight tour of the bustling Jiuhua Mao Feng Factory ( yes, they work round the clock during prime harvest season ). It has been many years since we last had this lovely tea and we are thrilled to have it back once again. Fo Cha has all the qualities of a fresh, sweet eastern China spring green tea. The green teas from this part of Anhui Province are most delicious and lovely in appearance. The leaves are light, long needle shapes and are covered with tiny white hairs that deliver abundant sweetness and freshness in the cup.

Use 1 Tablespoon per 6 oz of water
Steep 2-3 infusions at 2 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 170˚ - 180˚ F