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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Harvest
Autumn 1993
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EarthyWoodySweet
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This exceptionally rare 30-year Shoumei delivers a deep amber liquor with complex aromas of old wood, brittle books, cedar, and pinesap, reminiscent of a peaceful forest after rain. On the palate, it offers a thick, soft texture, revealing distinct medicinal notes of burdock root and red dates, balanced by a subtle, mentholated sweetness. This tea provides a profoundly calming and serene experience.
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What does 30 Year Shoumei taste like?
This exceptionally rare 30-year Shoumei delivers a deep amber liquor with complex aromas of old wood, brittle books, cedar, and pinesap, reminiscent of a peaceful forest after rain. On the palate, it . It leans earthy, woody and sweet.
How should I brew 30 Year Shoumei?
Water around 75–85 °C (167–185 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 4–5 g per 100 ml, 20–40 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Pretty forgiving. Oversteeping by a bit won't ruin it the way it would with a green.
Where does 30 Year Shoumei come from?
Grown in Fujian, China. This batch is from the Autumn 1993 harvest.
How much does 30 Year Shoumei cost?
Starts at $28.00 from One River Tea, or about $2.00/g. A 14g package gets you around 2 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $12.00 per session. Explore more white teas on Teadar.
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