Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow) 2015 — Collectible Aged White Tea

Shou Mei (Shou Mei) from the 2015 harvest is a true treasure for lovers of aged teas. After eleven years of natural aging, this tea has completely transformed: it has lost the freshness of a young leaf, acquiring instead deep wisdom, a sweetish "aged" aroma, and medicinal power. The name "Longevity Eyebrow" symbolizes not only the leaf shape but also the health this noble drink provides.

Taste and Aroma

Eleven years of aging have created a unique, thick, and warm bouquet:

• Aroma: Rich and multifaceted, with notes of dried dates, honey, medicinal herbs, autumn forest, and a subtle hint of tree bark.
• Flavor Profile: Soft, sweet, and enveloping. The taste is dominated by shades of dark honey, dried apricots, prunes, and a pleasant, slight "aged" note (Chen Xiang).
• Aftertaste: Incredibly long, honey-sweet, with a light refreshing effect.

Tea Features

Shou Mei 2015 is a tea called a "treasure" in China for its ability to strengthen immunity and harmonize one's state of mind.

Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China
Harvest Year: 2015
Type: Lao Bai Cha (Old White Tea)
Effect: Deeply relaxes, balances emotional state, warms, and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

Tea Wisdom: "One year a tea, three years a medicine, seven years a treasure." Eleven-year-old Shou Mei is no longer just a drink, but a true elixir that only becomes more valuable and richer in taste with each year.

How to brew?

Aged white tea is very resilient and allows for the use of hot water:

1. Water Temperature: 90–95°C. The older leaf requires higher temperature to reveal all layers of aroma.
2. Teaware: A ceramic or clay teapot holds heat best, though glassware allows you to admire the cognac color of the infusion.
3. Method: We recommend the infusion method (gongfu) or the simmering method (Lu Yu method) to reveal its maximum depth.
4. Dosage: 6-8 grams per 150-200 ml of water.