2018·Grade 1 Shoumei

Ingredients: Grade 1 Shoumei 2018
Specifications: 357g/cake/box

Series Introduction: The raw materials are carefully selected from Grade 1 Shoumei of 2018, sourced from Zhenghe Da Bai (Zhenghe Large White Tea) and Fu'an Da Bai (Fu'an Large White Tea) in Zhenghe's origin. It undergoes 72 hours of extreme withering, natural sun-drying, and 3 years of dry storage before being loosely pressed into shape. Beyond its drinking value, it also boasts collection significance. As time passes, its downy aroma becomes richer, and honey notes deeper, with quality and taste complementing each other perfectly.

Tea Characteristics: Shoumei has an unrestrained appearance—each bud with three or four leaves, connected to branches, and tea stems, showing a rough beauty yet retaining the consistent mildness of white tea. It’s like a raw jade in the world of white tea; only those who savor it carefully can discover the hidden charm beneath its simple exterior. When brewed, it exudes an elegant and rich aroma, with clear and refreshing liquor. A sip reveals a distinct sweetness and a strong penetrating sensation; the mellow liquor with a lingering aftertaste perfectly satisfies the tongue's craving for sweetness and smoothness—that’s the charm of Shoumei.

Brewing Method:

Tea amount: 5g
Brewing vessel: Sancai gaiwan (120ml)

1st infusion:
Water temperature: around 95℃. Pour slowly with a thin stream, low to the bowl, to moisten all leaves. Steep for about 10 seconds, then pour out quickly.
Aroma: Pure and mellow, with obvious downy aroma and faint floral notes; honey scent on the lid, and fruit-floral aroma at the bottom of the bowl.
Taste: Sweet and refreshing, with fruity notes in the liquor, and a mellow texture.

2nd infusion:
Water temperature: around 95℃. Pour slowly and steadily along the bowl wall, then pour out quickly.
Aroma: Tender fragrance more transparent, with elegant honey scent and distinct fruit-floral notes; clear orchid fragrance mixed in the lid aroma, and long-lasting honey scent at the bottom.
Taste: Mellow and refreshing liquor, with obvious soy milk undertones.

3rd infusion:
Water temperature: around 97℃. Pour slowly and steadily along the bowl wall, then pour out quickly.
Aroma: Distinct fruit-floral notes, with sweet scent in the downy aroma; clear sweet fruit fragrance on the lid, and lingering honey finish at the bottom.
Taste: Thick liquor texture, rich in substances, with enduring salivation.