{"product_id":"2016-premium-shou-mei-spring-harvested-white-tea-cake-357g-12-3oz","title":"2016 Premium Shou Mei Spring Harvested White Tea Cake 357g (12.3oz)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;line-height:1.6;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;font-style:italic;color:#555;padding:1em 1.2em;border-left:3px solid #c9a961;background:#fafafa;margin:1em 0;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e⛰️ At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.3em 1.5em;margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eVintage\/Year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eWhite Tea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eFuding, Mountainside, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eCompressed Cake (357g \/ 12.3oz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #ebe5d4;border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em;margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e⛰️ Heritage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003eShou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📊 Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"55\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eDelicate, unfolding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eEarthiness\/Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"65\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eHoneyed warmth with aged nuance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"25\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eMinimal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e🍯 Subtle Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e🌸 Softly Floral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e🌾 Dried Grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e☁️ Feathery Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🍵 Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr));gap:1em;background:#f8f6f1;border:1px solid #ebe5d4;border-radius:8px;padding:1.2em;margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e170–180°F (76–82°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eTea\/Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e1 tsp \/ 8 fl oz (240ml)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eRinse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e10–15 sec optional\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eSteeps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e4–5 min (first), increase 1–2 min per infusion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🏛️ Storage \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🎯 Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eThose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a3d2a;color:#f4ede0;padding:1.3em 1.5em;border-radius:6px;margin:1.2em 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003e— Why We Selected This —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eYongWell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#aaa;margin-top:2em;font-style:italic;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eStatements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEEP_CONV_BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:840px;margin:28px auto;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;background:#faf7f0;border:1px solid #e3dccb;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 16px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#2d4a3e;font-size:0.95em;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#6b6b5e;\"\u003eDamaged, wrong, or lost? 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