Shou Mei White Tea 2018
Served at Session 1 - Pink Table, Paris
Origin
Fuding, Fujian, China
Maker
Chen Yuan Tai White Tea
Elevation
~ 1,000 m
Cultivar
Fu Ding Da Bai
Harvest
2018 Autumn; Sun-dried, aged naturally
Style
Aged white tea (Shou Mei)
Notes
Amber, woody, and mellow — soft honey layered over linen texture.
Shoumei brews to a golden-amber liquor that is full in body and often carries notes of dried fruit, honey, herbs, or jujube, developing smoother and sweeter flavors as it ages.
Pairing
Pear braised in white tea