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Shou Mei
$20.00
Shou Mei
$20.00
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漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
漢字 壽眉
origin Fuding County, Fujian
craft faded (air dried)
flavor notes earth, wood, mellow
Our Shou Mei is a summer harvest white from Fuding County. Due to it’s mellow, familiar profile, this variety has become the most popular everyday white tea in south east China.
Shou Mei brews a light white infusion, with a smooth light body and mellow notes of nut, earth, and wood.
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1g per 2oz at 180°F for 2m These brewing recommendations are a great starting point for many tea styles, since 180°F water is warm enough to extract satisfying flavor, while still being cool enough to limit bitterness or astringency. To change the strength of your brew, try adjusting the amount of tea leaves you use instead of changing the water temperature.
Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.
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