Jenn archbold
2y ago
A day for this lovely tea from MyTeaPal club. 💗💗💗
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring)
Wang Mingxia
- Type
- White Tea
- Origin
- Mt. Taimu, Fuding, Fujian Province, China
- Cultivar
- Fuding Da Bai & Da Hao
- Elevation
- 750m
- Steeping instructions
- 100˚C / 212˚F Gongfu style: 5g : 125ml, 30s + 5s per infusion Western style: 5g : 400ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 5g : 400ml Boiling: 5g : 1000ml, 2min + 1min each time
- Description
- This exquisite osmanthus-scented aged white tea is crafted from an EU-certified organic 2013 Gong Mei that was originally exported to Canada. It underwent a traditional scenting process six times using fresh osmanthus flowers, allowing the tea leaves to fully absorb and integrate the delicate floral fragrance. After nine years of careful aging, the osmanthus aroma has deeply infused into the tea leaves, mellowing into a beautifully balanced, naturally sweet, and complex brew. Hailing from the renowned Mount Taimu, this tea originates from the very heart of Fuding white tea production. Mount Taimu is home to the famous Fuding Da Bai cultivar, with its mother tree, Lv Xue Ya, standing proudly at the mountain's peak. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Taimu's misty peaks and mineral-rich soil create an ideal microclimate for growing premium white tea. The mountain's breathtaking natural scenery has earned it the title "Immortal Mountain on the Sea." Aged white tea naturally develops richer, deeper flavors over time, and the addition of osmanthus enhances its honeyed sweetness and floral complexity. The tea steeps into a golden infusion with soft, lingering notes of osmanthus and warm honey. With each infusion, the fragrance unfolds beautifully, offering a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel with a lasting, refreshing aftertaste. The combination of careful organic cultivation, masterful scenting, and long-term aging makes this tea a rare and refined treat—perfect for both daily indulgence and special occasions.
Shipped in September 2022
Member posts
Myr
3y ago
I just got my package from Vincent of 50gm of this tea and was so excited to do a session. What a difference several months of steeping and more knowledge makes. I’m very grateful to Vincent and the other TeaPals for sha… more
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
- sweet
- floral
- osmanthus
- butter
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
This is still one of my favorite teas.
- berries
- sweet
- osmanthus
- roasted
Elissa
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
I finally was able to get half this tea to Elisa, so we're having it together (over Zoom) today! As always, the berry aroma is strong and immediate. The taste is a mixture of berri… more
- osmanthus
- sweet bread
- vanilla
- berries
Elissa
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
This tea remains delicious. It's always interesting to me how different qualities can be prominent in different sessions. This time, the berry notes were very subtle, and the flora… more
- osmanthus
- nectar
- sweet
- vanilla
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Birthday tea with my mom! It always smells and tastes so good. It's very long lasting too.
- berries
Myr
3y ago
As a fairly new experiencer of white teas, this has been my favorite so far. I am also impressed that although I am caffeine sensitive, this tea didn’t give me any jitters despite having the bud. Overall this was a reall… more
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
- osmanthus
- sweet
- woody
- pine
- berry
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Overnight cold brew! The color is a deep golden. The aroma is very floral. The taste is immediately floral, but there's a berry sharpness at the swallow. The aftertaste is also a b… more
- osmanthus
- berries
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
I love the osmanthus aroma. This tea really holds up well; I had to increase the time consistently across steeps to keep the flavor strong, but it never becomes mineral or bitter.… more
- osmanthus
- berries
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Overnight cold brew! The color is golden. The aroma is floral and slightly sweet. The taste is very floral, with some fresh-leaf vegetal, and it lingers. There's also some faint ea… more
- osmanthus
- fresh leaf
- earthy
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
I ordered more of this tea, and I broke it in with a good friend from work! No notes because we were too busy talking, but it was a pleasant hour.
- osmanthus
- berry
- cocoa
Vincent
3y ago
It’s a cloudy day and I just felt like drinking this tea. First time brewing in this DuanNi teapot that I bought in Yixing. It’s such a good tea and no wonder many club members enjoyed it and wanted more. I feel very gr… more
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Cold brew! The color is a light golden. The taste and aroma are floral. The aftertaste is subtly sweet nectar and is very good.
- floral
- sweet
- nectar
Alan Davis
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
- apple
- raisin
- plum
- aged osmanthus
- cream
Katherine
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
The leaves are big! They're withered green and brown. The aroma is sweet and floral. The liquor is golden. The taste is really good! It's sweet and floral. At points, it has notes… more
- osmanthus
- honeycomb
- berry
Christian
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Coats the tongue
- fruity
- nectar
- honeycomb
- lemon
Katrina J. Herren
3y ago
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
JennAwhitecloud
3y ago
Enjoying this berries and cream Gong Mei on a quiet Sunday morning while the weather is still nice enough to sit outside. Hope you all are being well ♥️
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
So far my favorite white tea that I bought extra m…and then was given even more! Lol! Berries, cream/milky, slight mineral, gentle Qi.
- fruity
- berries
- almond
- cream
- milk
- mineral
Noah
3y ago
This tea was very good but its flavor faded rather quickly. Still impressed a floral tea lasted this long though :)
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)
Rachel
4y ago
It’s unbearably hot in NorCal, but I’m gonna have tea anyways. Accompanied by Rilke, I’ve floated through this one.
Osmanthus Organic Gong Mei (2013 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club (Sep 2022)