White Tea Mini Jasmine Shou Mei 50 g

Description

White Tea Mini Jasmine Shou Mei combines the fresh taste of jasmine with the delicacy of white tea harvested in Fuding, Fujian province. These Jasmine Shou Mei mini squares are made with pressed Shou Mei white tea and whole jasmine flowers. Since this tea does not undergo any traditional jasmine-scenting process, the taste and aroma of jasmine are very delicate. This allows the tea base to express a brighter range of flavours, while the jasmine flowers add a light floral aroma in the aftertaste. This tea is also conveniently divided into individual portions of approximately 5–8 g each: enjoy a carefree tea break with the perfect amount of tea every time. Tasting - Appearance and aroma The Mini Jasmine Shou Mei white tea leaves are pressed into a square brick and display a palette ranging from various shades of green to the creamy white of the jasmine flowers, which remain whole. The infusion is sweet and highly aromatic, releasing notes of honey, jasmine and yellow fruit. In the cup, the liquor is a beautiful golden yellow, with a silky, light body on the palate and no astringency or bitterness. A tea that certainly encourages one cup after another. Tasting Notes GONG FU CHA The first infusion of Mini Jasmine Shou Mei white tea offers fresh, floral jasmine notes, immediately followed by the intense sweetness of acacia honey. With the second infusion, the honey becomes even more pronounced and notes of peach and dried apricot appear. With the third infusion and subsequent infusions, a beeswax note emerges, followed by vanilla. The floral character and freshness of jasmine remain lingering, defining this special tea with their delicacy. WESTERN STYLE The opening is very sweet, with notes of acacia honey followed by the floral aromas of jasmine, perfectly perceptible but never excessive or intrusive: balance is certainly one of the strengths of this Mini Jasmine Shou Mei white tea. Next come fruity aromas of apricot compote and ripe summer fruit. The intense sweetness of this tea is surprising because it is balanced by the freshness of the jasmine flowers, which cleanse the palate and remain pleasantly lingering for a long time. Place of origin Zhenghe, Fujian – China Brewing method We strongly recommend infusing Mini Jasmine Shou Mei white tea using the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan holding approximately 150 ml. With this preparation, one piece can be used for multiple infusions, allowing you to appreciate all the tea’s flavour nuances. Heat the water to 90°C: briefly rinse the leaves, then make a first infusion of 20 seconds. Keeping the water at the same temperature, continue using the same leaves by adding more water and increasing the infusion time by 10 seconds each time (20–30–40…). This tea lasts for approximately 6 infusions. For a more classic Western-style preparation, we recommend 1 piece in a 200 ml cup with water at 90°C for 3 minutes. For the best tasting experience, we suggest filtering the tea as soon as the infusion time has elapsed. The suggested infusion times may be slightly adjusted to taste to obtain a more or less intense flavour.