A PTT netizen asks: Is Fushou Lishan tea good? Since Fushou Lishan tea is quite expensive, I’d like to know what it tastes like before buying. How does the brewing method for Fushou Lishan tea differ from regular high mountain tea?
Is Fushou Lishan Tea Good?
Whether in star-studded or ordinary tea regions, there are both well-made and poorly made teas. Fushou Lishan tea is no exception, the difference being that Fushou Lishan has a higher chance of producing great tea and a much higher quality ceiling. Beyond geographical advantages, local farmers invest tremendous effort and resources into tea garden management, which is why Fushou Lishan tea generally maintains a consistently high standard. Under favorable weather conditions with smooth harvesting and processing, a great Fushou Lishan tea can easily rival Fushou Mountain Farm tea, and even give Dayuling tea a run for its money.
Fushou Lishan Tea Brewing Methods
We still recommend the steeping method. Simply prepare a brewing bowl, a tea spoon, and teacups—and remember to warm your tea ware beforehand.
- Method 1: Hot Water Steeping (6g of tea leaves): Put 6g of tea leaves into the brewing bowl, pour in 100ml of hot water, wait for 3 minutes, use the tea spoon to ladle the tea into your cup, and enjoy. Increase steeping time by 60 seconds for each subsequent brew.
- Method 2: Hot Water Steeping (8g of tea leaves): Increase the amount of tea leaves to 8g, pour in 100ml of hot water, wait for 2 minutes, use the tea spoon to ladle the tea into your cup, and enjoy. Increase steeping time by 60 seconds for each subsequent brew.
- Method 3: Cold Brew Method: Prepare a pitcher, add 1g of Fushou Lishan tea for every 200ml of capacity, pour in room-temperature water, place it in the refrigerator to chill for about 8 hours, and it’s ready to drink.
We recommend these three brewing methods for Lishan tea. Everyone’s palate is different, so you can freely adjust the amount of tea leaves and steeping time to suit your personal taste and find your ideal flavor.