Fuding Shou Mei White Tea Cake – Aged White Tea from Fuding

Product Overview

Our Fuding Shou Mei White Tea Cake is made from mature leaves and buds from the renowned Fuding region of Fujian. Compressed for aging, it offers a full-bodied, smooth experience with hints of honey, dried fruit, and a long-lasting aftertaste.

Key Features

• Aged Cake Form: Pressed into cake, ideal for aging and developing complex flavors over time.
• Mellow & Sweet: Rich body, viscous texture, with natural honey and dried fruit notes.
• Longevity Character: Named “Longevity Eyebrow” (Shou Mei), reflecting its rich heritage and smooth flavor.

Health Benefits

• Antioxidant Rich: High in tea polyphenols that help support overall wellness.
• Soothes Digestion: Traditionally enjoyed after meals to aid digestion.
• Aging Wellness: Aged tea cakes are believed to improve complexion and metabolism.

Brewing Instructions

• Western Style: Use 3 g shards per 500 ml of water at 85–95°C; steep for 3–5 minutes.
• Gongfu Style: Use 5–7 g in 100 ml; rinse quickly, then infuse for 10–20 s, increasing by ~5 s each infusion.
• Rinse & Repeat: Aging improves flavor with multiple brews; cake form lends itself beautifully to tea aging.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can I age this tea cake further?
  A: Yes — aging deepens sweetness, smoothness, and complexity.
• Q: Why 'Shou Mei' White Tea?
  A: Known as “Longevity Eyebrow,” Shou Mei comes from mature leaves and buds, famous for its mellow texture.
• Q: Why pressed into a cake?
  A: Cake form is ideal for storage and aging, allowing flavors to develop gracefully.