Upon opening the cake it smelled of raisins and sultanas, after steeping I started to notice the dried leaf notes on the nose. Very enjoyable and hope to age it for a couple years plus. Very similar to the Jujubee shou mei but different enough to want to age both. I purchased several cakes of each to age and compare. I think both have potential to become otherworldly, and at the sale price on both I could not resist. I would love to see more shou mei cakes in the future, but I am glad that you offer a few each year. Keep up the great sourcing and I hope to see some more offerings of the 100 or 1000 taels dark tea in the future as well as I was able to purchase some, but wish I had more to age.
TeaSourceSKU: 70668
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350 gram cake
The light body does not dilute the hearty comfort of its autumnal character. The aromatics of aging oak leaves subdues the rich sweetness synonymous with dates. Zero astringency and an excellent value.
Harvested and produced April 23, 2018 by Mr. Wang Zhengfeng in Panxi Town, Fuding City, Fujian Province. Pressed into 350g cakes on May 18, 2018. It’s a one bud, three leaf pick of the Fuding Da Bai cultivar growing at approximately 2,500 feet.
Wrapper design by YoYo
Ingredients: white tea
Steeping Instructions
3 grams | 10-12 oz mug | 212°F | Steep 3 min.
Ingredients
white tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 3 minutes.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
Full Tea Cake (350g)
Makes about
117
cups of tea
Tea Type
White tea
Origin
China
Tea Style
Shou Mei
Sub-origin
Fujian
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