Shou Mei

How much do you know about Yunnan white tea? Today, let's take a look at how to brew Shou Mei from a large elephant.This Shou Mei is made from large-leafed trees in Yunnan, crafted using traditional techniques with additional specific processes. The tea cake consists of whole leaves, one bud and two leaves, using high-grade materials. The color is an ancient copper hue with visible downy tips. Now, let's brew it together: First, take 8 grams of tea. After taking the tea, we can see that some of the tea has a dark streak, which indicates that when pressing the cake, we used material that was six to seven years old. Start by warming the cup, then add the tea. For the first infusion, we will wake the tea, pouring the water slowly so as not to rush the process. Let the tea rest for 10 seconds after adding the water before decanting, allowing it to fully absorb the water. Brew according to personal preference, adjusting the time for each decant based on the taste or color of the tea. The infused tea has a rich floral and fruity aroma, a golden color with downy tips, a fresh and smooth…

White tea, one of the six major types of Chinese tea, is named for its silvery-white down-covered buds and shoots, which yield a bright white liquor when brewed. With a long history dating back to the Tang Dynasty, it has been known as the "king of teas." So, which province in China produces white tea? The Homeland of White Tea: Fujian Province White tea, a name that sounds poetic, originates from areas such as Fuding, Zhenghe, Songxi, and Jianyang in Fujian Province, China. These regions boast exceptional natural conditions ideal for growing white tea. Although records of white tea date back to the Tang Dynasty, its popularity surged during the Ming and Qing dynasties. What Makes Fujian White Tea Unique The international acclaim of Fujian white tea is due to its unique natural environment and meticulous processing techniques. Natural Environment with Unique Advantages: The Fujian white tea production area is located in hilly and mountainous terrain at higher altitudes, with abundant cloud cover, ample sunshine, sufficient rainfall, and fertile soil, providing optimal natural conditions for the growth of white tea plants. Meticulous Processing Techniques: The processing of Fujian white tea is highly refined, involving key steps such as withering, baking,…

When you think about teas, you may imagine green (or even dark) leaves – but that is not the case with white tea. Cultivated in the early days before the leaves are fully opened, white tea buds are still covered by fine white hairs, which is why it is named “white tea”. During processing, this type of tea is the least processed tea. It is not oxidized nor rolled, creating a very pure and delicate type of tea. You might be wondering now, why did white tea come into existence in the first place? What does white tea taste like? Are there many types of white tea, and what are the differences? Does white tea contain any caffeine? And is white tea healthy for our body? Read on to learn more about this unique yet delicate type of tea. The history of white tea The history of white tea goes back almost 1,500 years ago to the Tang Dynasty era (618-907 CE) in Fujian Province, the birthplace of Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) white tea. In that era, white tea was a special kind of tea picked in early spring – the perfect time to get the silver needles. Those young…