Weight: 30g
Origin: Yongchun County, Fujian Province
Variety: Foshou
Harvest: Spring 2013
Oxidation: Partly-oxidized
Caffeine: Low
Theanine: Medium
Catechin: Medium
Tasting Notes (8/16/2025)
Aroma: rich, bergamot, snow-pear note
Taste: full-bodied, fresh, fruity sweetness, refreshing, fine, physical sensation
Yongchun Foshou Oolong Tea is a distinctive oolong from Yongchun County in China's Fujian Province. Named for the Buddha's Hand citron, the tea is famous for its unique fragrance and noble reputation, even earning the nickname "Golden Buddha's Hand." The local terroir, with its ample rainfall, warm temperatures, and rich red soil, provides the perfect conditions for growing this special tea. More than just a pleasant drink, Yongchun Foshou Oolong is also valued for its potential health benefits, which include aiding digestion, supporting cardiovascular health, and helping to manage weight.
This fragrant, tightly pressed style of 2013 Foshou Oolong, crafted in the spring of 2013, is particularly rare. It was produced under optimal conditions: three to four consecutive sunny days, light northern breezes, temperatures around 24 °C, and relative humidity near 75%. Such precise natural circumstances, combined with traditional craftsmanship, give rise to a tea of remarkable aroma and character—an exceptional expression of Fujian oolong heritage.
