One River Tea · Old Books: A Shoumei Age Comparison Box
Origin
Fujian, China
Harvest
Autumn
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FruityWoodySweet
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This collection offers a unique journey through the evolution of Shoumei white tea, showcasing how its character transforms with age. Expect a fascinating interplay of fresh, floral nuances in the younger tea, gradually deepening into rich, woody, and subtly sweet profiles with hints of dried fruit as the teas mature, inviting a mindful comparison of vintages.
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What does Old Books: A Shoumei Age Comparison Box taste like?
This collection offers a unique journey through the evolution of Shoumei white tea, showcasing how its character transforms with age. Expect a fascinating interplay of fresh, floral nuances in the you. It leans fruity, woody and sweet.
How should I brew Old Books: A Shoumei Age Comparison Box?
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 Old Books: A Shoumei Age Comparison Box come from?
Grown in Fujian, China. This batch is from the Autumn harvest.
How much does Old Books: A Shoumei Age Comparison Box cost?
Starts at $25.00 from One River Tea, or about $1.25/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $7.50 per session. Explore more white teas on Teadar.