Fo Shou is a bush varietal of Wuyi rock oolong, also called snow pear as it has distinctive pear fruity flavor. Since it has large leaves than any other bush varietal, almost as big as a human hand, it is named "The Buddha's Hand". It is one of the most understated delicious Wuyi rock oolong. The dry leaves are large and thick, dark brown, moderately oxidized and fire-roasted over charcoal. 

This tea has a strong fragrance. The distinctive pear fruity flavor along with the rock sugar sweetness makes it addictive tea for Wuyi tea lovers. Besides the most notable pear flavor, it also has fruity notes of caramel, apricot, plum, and rhubarb. It has a reddish brown liquor. To learn more about Fo Shou Wuyi rock tea, read our blog here. 

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Additional Info

Origin:                   Wuyi Mountain, Fujian province, China

Varietal:                 Fo Shou, local varietal

Harvest:                 May 2023, charcoal fired completion in Nov. 2023

Caffeine level:       Medium 

Tasting Notes

It is fragrant and fruity. The first notable taste note is pear, along with other notes of apricot, plum, and rhubarb.