• 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging
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2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging

2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 350g (12.3oz), Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging

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A whisper of spring from the misty mountains of Fujian, this 2016 Shou Mei white tea represents the pinnacle of subtle craftsmanship. Harvested at the peak of the season, it offers the gentlest expression of the white tea tradition.

⛰️ At a Glance

Vintage/Year
2016
Type
White Tea (Shou Mei)
Origin
Fuding, Fujian, China
Format
Compressed Cake, 12.3 oz (350g)

⛰️ Heritage

Shou Mei, meaning 'eyebrow of longevity,' represents the most delicate category of white tea—a style refined over centuries in China's remote mountain regions. This format, compressed into a cake, allows the tea to evolve gracefully, deepening in character while maintaining its ethereal qualities.

📊 Flavor Profile

Body
Delicate, whisper-soft
Sweetness
Gentle honey and stone fruit undertones
Floral/Herbal
Subtle mountain florals, mineral notes
Caffeine
Very Low
🌸 Delicate Florals🍯 Honey Sweetness⛰️ Mineral Depth🍐 Stone Fruit

🍵 Gongfu Brewing

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Water Temp
160–180°F (70–82°C)
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Tea/Water
3–4g / 100ml (or 1 tsp / 8 fl oz)
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Rinse
10 sec (optional, to open leaves)
⏱️
Steeps
3–5 min, 4–6 min, 5–7 min (re-infuse 3–4 times)

🏛️ Storage & Aging

Store in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong odors. This compressed cake will continue to subtly evolve over years, deepening its complexity while preserving its ethereal character.

🎯 Made For

Collectors of rare seasonal white teas and mindful practitioners seeking the refined simplicity of spring's gentlest harvest. Perfect for those who appreciate the art of patience—both in brewing and in savoring.

— Why We Selected This —

This 2016 vintage exemplifies Shou Mei's rarest form: a spring harvest compressed into cake format, offering collectors the rare opportunity to witness the graceful aging of white tea. Its seasonal limited availability and heritage sourcing from Fuding make it a defining selection.

📦 Product Details

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