We were amazed when a few years ago we first tasted the older version of this 2006 tea. Some of our tea friend customers may remember this tea, our legendary 2006 aged white tea No.209. Our friend's grandfather still makes white teas in the traditional way, and leaves the best batches loose. This tea has been stored and aged for 14 years. Somehow the loose-leaf version of the old whites has much more nuance to it. In China there is a saying that aged white teas are medicine after three years and treasures after 7 years.
The Chinese name for this tea is Mixiang, which translates as honey scent. There is definitely a sweet, deep honey fragrance to be discovered when tasting this tea.
White tea comes from Taimu Mountain, Fuding, and was created in the first year of the Qing Dynasty (1796) because when it was first created it was called white tea because its shape was covered with white hairs like silver and snow.
This Shou Mei is a great experience, worth showing to friends, you could have them all fascinated by the end of the tasting. Just make sure you have quiet surroundings and plenty of time.
It creates great tranquility, peace, and spaciousness due to its maturation process. A truly special tea.
