{"product_id":"hong-fo-shou-red-tea","title":"Hong Fo Shou 红佛手 - Buddha's Hand Red Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHongfoshou is one of the rarest and most precious red teas in Fujian, historically produced in Quanzhou prefecture. The famous \u003cstrong\u003eFo Shou cultivar \u003c\/strong\u003eis often used to produce wulong tea, like the homonymous Fo Shou rock tea, or Tieguanyin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis red tea maintains the delicate roasted and fruity note of the cultivar, but it is here more mellow and enriched by sweet notes of honey, litchi, and autumn fruits. The iconic taste of buddha's hand fruit can also be perceived in the aftertaste, and it lingers in the palate for a long time after drinking the golden infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFo Shou literally means \u003cstrong\u003eBuddha's Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e: the cultivar gets this name from the appearance of its leaves and branches, which resemble the peculiar shape of the ripe citrus fruit. However, according to the legend it was buddhist monks who first planted this cultivar in Fujian province, giving this tea its name. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, fragrant, and sweet: the amazing quality of these leaves awarded them the gold medal in 2018 in the Yudou Tea Competition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yongchun County, Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 m asl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2026, Spring tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eKang Qing\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 gr. Signature Packs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfusion Parameters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEastern Brewing\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85-90°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of brews:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWestern Brewing\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e85-90°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCold Brew\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing: \u003c\/strong\u003eput the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 3-4 hours, or in the fridge for 7-8 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30686145708112,"sku":"HFS","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/products\/2021-hong-fo-shou-buddhas-hand-red-tea-972957.jpg?v=1641862182","url":"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/products\/hong-fo-shou-red-tea","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}