The beauty of buddhist tea
Tastes like the morning dew under a spring time sun
In the sixth and seventh centuries, tea drinking became increasingly popular with Buddhist monks as they recognized the green leaf as a means of clearing the mind and providing stimulation to allow for longer sessions of meditation. The monks realized they gained mental sharpness while also noting the enjoyable aspects of drinking this tasty tea. Cultivation followed and the monks set about developing a cultivar rich in flavors and aroma. Our Buddhist Tea is a classic vegetal-tasting green made of early-spring leaves grown and harvested in Zhejiang Province. This lot was harvested in mid-April 2020.
Lot Notes
The leaves are a pleasing light green coloration mixed with ample white buds. The lot is carefully crafted to form tight, consistently sized curls. Centuries of cultivation have developed a leaf with a grassy-sweet aroma and fresh, vegetal flavors. The tea is smooth with only hint of astringency. For those that enjoy a well-rounded, rich tasting green tea, this is a great choice.
Tea Facts
This lot is basket roasted which gives the tea an extra sweetness. The basket firing technique demands attentiveness and quick movements as the leaves can easily be over-fired. This cultivar should be high in amino acids, alkaloids and polyphenols all of which contribute to the wonderful aroma and fresh flavors of this tea. Further, these compounds contribute to create a tea that is vegetable sweet ande clean. Given the pluck date and standard of the pick, this lot should be high in minerals and healthy compounds.
Tasting Notes
Offers a distinctive vegetal, grassy flavor, with a light note of early spring asparagus; soft and sweet on the palate with a lingering finish. The taste is mellow and smooth. The cup color is a rich yellow-green the result of the flavanols in the leaves.
Brewing Suggestions
Use 3 grams of leaf (about a tablespoon) for 8 ounces of water at a temperature of 185-195 degrees F. The hotter the water the quicker the taste of the leaves will release. We recommend a brief steeping of 2 to 2.5 minutes, to enjoy the subtle qualities of the leaf. For greater body, steep for 3+ minutes. This tea is slow to turn astringent. The leaves will yield 3 steeps.
Tastes like the morning dew under a spring time sun
This is the best bulk green tea I've used. It has a medium flavor, wonderful coloring and most important, does not upset the stomach as some green teas do. Sweetener is optional.
Wasn’t sure what to expect but I was not disappointed. Delicious flavor, amazing bouquet. This will be one of my favorites.
I have tried almost all of the green teas from Silk Road. I've settle on this one for my daily morning tea. Great tea.
Green grass and floral aroma. Distinct but mellow flavor. If you like Green tea this is an outstanding choice
This tea has a delicate mouth feel and has yet a nice taste profile. I think it is good. It is not as strong as I thought but has a supple and soft taste. I enjoy green tea that is rather strong and this is a little lighter and it has an interesting flower after taste which surprised me. Since I am a guy with not the best taste but this I could taste. Never tasted a green tea with flowery vegetal notes like this one. Also, it is a forgiving tea which is good for me. As far as value is concerned... I can say it is between average and good. But I think organic tea has this profile.
one of the best green teas ever
This is a smooth and adequate green tea with nice subtlety. However, for the price I was expecting something special with a more exquisite taste.
Great flavor, leaves have a bright green attractive color when brewed.
