This tea originates from Mount Putuo, considered one of China's four sacred mountains in Buddhism. The area enjoys a temperate marine climate with plenty of rainfall, lush woods and fertile soil. Buddha Mountain is a rich green tea and a great choice for everyday drinking. It is mellow and smooth with little astringency and offers a fresh, vegetal flavor with a hint of asparagus . This tea is carefully basket-roasted which gives the tea a lightly sweet aftertaste. Certified Organic.
Origin: China, Zhejiang Province, Putuo Mountain
Harvest Season: April 2024
Tea and Buddhism
During the Tang Dynasty, tea drinking became increasingly popular among Chinese Buddhist monks, who recognized that green tea helped to promote alertness and wakefulness for meditation. As many Buddhist monasteries were located in high mountain regions where tea plants flourished, the monks began cultivating tea and became some of the earliest producers of quality green teas.
Brewing Guide
Use 1 tsp. per 6 oz. cup. Heat water until steaming (170 - 180º F). Let steep 2-3 minutes. Good for multiple infusions.
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