Origin
China
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
2016 Shou Mei Aged White – Hand-Rolled Aged White Tea with Date & Honey Notes2016 Shou Mei Aged White is a Fujian-grown white tea from old tea trees said to be around 1, 200 years old. It's lovingly crafted from naturally withered upper leaves and tips, then hand-rolled into delightful reddened and browned tea "balls" that slowly unfurl as they steep. Years of aging have developed a smooth and sweet character in this Shou Mei, with a fruity, enticing aroma. Once steeped, you'll admire the meditative unfurling of the leaves as they release an amber liquor with a sweet Chinese dried date aroma. At first sip, you'll taste a flavor reminiscent of lighter oolong teas, with notes of amber honey and Chinese dates. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItThis aged white tea offers a bold, smooth sweetness that's deeply comforting. Watching the hand-rolled balls slowly unfurl is a meditative experience, and each ball rewards you with multiple delicious steeps.
How to EnjoyBrew a tea ball in a glass teapot or gaiwan and watch it unfurl, then keep topping it off for multiple steeps to fully enjoy your Shou Mei. It pairs beautifully with dried fruit, nuts and light desserts, and stored properly, it will continue to age gracefully. Smooth, sweet and meditative, 2016 Shou Mei Aged White is a treasure to savor slowly. |
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011 tea ballScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02190°F (85°C)8oz / 200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 033 - 4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 02190°F (85°C)8oz / 200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 033 - 4 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1 tea ball per 8oz/200ml of water at 190F/85°C and steep for 3-4 min.
Ingredients:
White Tea
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