Christian Wicks
2y ago
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
- sweet
- vanilla
- thyme
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall)
You Cai
- Type
- White Tea
- Origin
- Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China
- Cultivar
- Fo Xiang
- Elevation
- 1200m
- Steeping instructions
- 100˚C/212˚F. Rinse for 5s. Gongfu style, 1g : 25ml. 15s, 15s, then increment by 10s. Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min+1min.
- Description
- Fo Xiang is a cultivar developed by the Yunnan Province Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Tea, an authoritative research institute founded in 1938 that has played a significant role in tea cultivar development at both the provincial and national levels. This tea comes from a tea garden maintained by the institute, ensuring high standards in cultivation and processing. The name Fo Xiang (佛香) directly translates to “Buddha Fragrance”, though it does not literally mean the fragrance of Buddha. Instead, Fo (佛) originates from Menghai’s old name, Fo Hai (佛海). This cultivar is a crossbreed between Yunnan’s big-leaf tea cultivar and Fujian’s small-leaf cultivar, creating a balanced profile that combines the depth of Yunnan white tea with the sweetness of Fujian white tea. It has been recognized as an excellent provincial-level cultivar. The picking standard is similar to first-grade Bai Mu Dan, with a fair proportion of buds. The tea is processed with proper natural withering and has been professionally stored to maintain its quality. Each cake weighs 200 grams.
Shipped in February 2023
Member posts
Myr
3y ago
A fun way to relax on a holiday. I didn’t even realize that I chose a white tea on the day of the Red, White, and Blue until my husband pointed it out 😂
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
I really liked this white. I just wish it were a bit more fragrant.
- sweet
- earthy
Douglas Luft
3y ago
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
Kurt Johansen
3y ago
Probably my favorite of the February teas.
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
Delicious tea. Really enjoyed this - reminds me more of a roasted oolong than a white. Very different experiences steep to steep. Nice fruity smells and nutty flavor. Relaxed body… more
- nutty
- mineral
- sweet
- brown sugar
- fruity
- apricot
- date
- raisin
- stone fruit
- burnt
- roasted
- burnt sugar
Matthew
3y ago
A pleasant, sweet tea. Not quite as complex as some of the others, but very easy drinking with a relaxing qi.
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
Eyes - Dry Leaf: compressed dark leaves and fuzzy white buds Nose - Dry Leaf: stone fruit/date syrup Nose - Wet Leaf: brown sugar and apricot/tangerine Eyes - Liquor: pale-yello… more
- brown sugar
- brown butter
- apricot
- roast nut
Katherine
3y ago
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
New teaware! It's very pretty. The tea is also a gorgeous golden. The flavor is hard for me to place! It's earthy, sweet, and has some fruit-like note.
- floral
- earthy
- burnt sugar
Christian
3y ago
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
- floral
- sweet
- honey
Maria
3y ago
Delightful tea to start the workday with. It is so pleasant to drink.
Fo Xiang Organic White Tea Cake (2020 Fall) from MyTeaPal Club
Really like this tea. The aroma and taste are pleasant and it lingers on the tongue.
- floral
- fruity