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Aged Shou Mei (2014 Spring)

Aged Shou Mei (2014 Spring)

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Type
White Tea
Origin
Guanyang Town, Fuding, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar
Fu Ding Da Bai & Fu Ding Da Hao
Elevation
Above 600m
Steeping instructions
100˚C / 212˚F, rinse once Gongfu style: 5g : 120-150ml, steep for 30s to open up the leaves, then start with 10s and gradually increase the steeping time until the leaves fully open up and lose flavor. Western style: 5g : 400ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 5g : 400ml Boiling: 5g : 1000ml, 2min + 1min each time
Description
This aged Shou Mei from the 2014 Spring Harvest originates from Guanyang Town, a renowned micro-region in Fuding known for its relatively higher elevation. The ten years of aging have enhanced its depth, offering a sophisticated tasting experience with a lively and fresh character. It has a rich profile, with notes of honey and floral undertones. The tea was stored in loose leaf format since its harvest. In August 2023, it was compressed into a biscuit shape, each weighing 5 grams, allowing for convenient brewing while maintaining the tea's quality. Shou Mei (寿眉, lit. Longevity Eyebrow) is crafted from naturally withered tips, leaves, and sometimes stems, resulting in a unique white tea that benefits from its coarser leaves and stems. These components provide a rich content and flavor profile, giving Shou Mei excellent aging potential, as the tea's robust nature allows it to develop deeper, more complex flavors over time.

Shipped in July 2024

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