Fuding county, Fujian province is the home and true origin of the current renaissance of China's renowned white tea. This tea comes from the heart of Fuding's core producing region of Dian Tou town. Victoria visited the company’s exporting base tea garden, an organically managed tea garden certified by European standards, see pic below. The founder, Mr. Zhang, is also a designate of Fuding White Tea heritage by the Chinese government authority. 

Shou Mei is the third category of white tea. With its own tasting character, it is beloved by many tea drinkers for its great taste and more accessible price tag. As it ages, the taste becomes smoother and sweeter.

Not all teas are created equal, and this is especially true for this Shou Mei. This tea is hand-picked with one bud, three to four leaves in late spring, 2018 and traditionally processed and pressed into cakes in the fall 2018. It is floral, very clean and smooth, sweet, palpable of dates flavor, producing a quick and strong huigan that is an indication of a high quality Shou Mei white tea. What is more, it is easy to brew and forgiving. It is certainly stands out among its peers on the market. A great every day tea for all seasons. 

Cake weighs 300g / 10.58oz

Additional Info

Origin:                       Fuding, Fujian, China
Harvest Time:            April 2018
Picking standard:      one bud, two to three leaves 
Bush Varietal:            Fuding Da Bai Hao
Grade:                       First grade Shou Mei
Caffeine level:           Medium

Tasting Profile

It has a taste of dates and hint of cantaloupe, dried fruits, smooth, full bodied, very soothing. It can be paired with a variety of food.