• 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
  • 2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)
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YongWell

2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)

2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)

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Curated with Intent, Delivered with Care.

At Steep Society, we believe that every object in your home should serve your daily ritual. While we source from global partners to bring you a diverse collection, each item is held to our rigorous standards of quality and aesthetic harmony.

Mindful Selection: We only feature products that align with our philosophy of slow living and mindful care.

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“Every piece in our shop is more than just a product—it is a chosen companion for your journey toward a more flavorful life.”

A whisper of spring captured in compressed form—this 2016 Shou Mei invites you to experience white tea's most delicate expression, where time and terroir have deepened its gentle complexity across nearly a decade of patient aging.

⛰️ At a Glance

Vintage/Year
2016
Type
White Tea
Origin
Fuding, Mountainside, China
Format
Compressed Cake (357g / 12.3oz)

⛰️ Heritage

Shou Mei represents the most mature expression of white tea craftsmanship, traditionally reserved for those seeking depth beyond fresh spring notes. This 2016 vintage embodies the art of patient aging, where subtle oxidation and time weave layers of complexity into naturally refined character.

📊 Flavor Profile

Body
Delicate, unfolding
Earthiness/Depth
Honeyed warmth with aged nuance
Sweetness
Naturally sweet
Caffeine
Minimal
🍯 Subtle Honey🌸 Softly Floral🌾 Dried Grain☁️ Feathery Finish

🍵 Gongfu Brewing

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Water Temp
170–180°F (76–82°C)
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Tea/Water
1 tsp / 8 fl oz (240ml)
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Rinse
10–15 sec optional
⏱️
Steeps
4–5 min (first), increase 1–2 min per infusion

🏛️ Storage & Aging

Store in cool, dry conditions away from light and competing odors. This compressed cake's density preserves its quiet evolution—handle gently when breaking pieces for brewing.

🎯 Made For

Those seeking the quietest conversation with tea—a vintage white that rewards patience and mindful attention, unfolding layer by delicate layer across multiple infusions. Perfect for meditation and evening reflection without restlessness.

— Why We Selected This —

The 2016 vintage elevates this Shou Mei beyond fresh spring tea into something more contemplative; years of gentle aging have woven subtle depth into its naturally refined character. YongWell's mountain-grown leaves from Fuding represent the gold standard of white tea terroir.

📦 Product Details

Brand
YongWell

Statements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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