Shou mei 寿眉 （2010）

🌿  Fuding Shou Mei (Bailu Harvest) Aged White Tea Cake | 357g

This aged Shou Mei white tea was produced in 2010 in the core white tea region of Fuding, Fujian Province. It was processed around the Bailu (White Dew) solar term and later traditionally stone-pressed into 357g cakes in 2013, allowing for stable storage and long-term natural aging.

Fuding, regarded as the birthplace of Chinese white tea, features a unique terroir of maritime climate and mountain mist, giving the tea a naturally smooth character and strong aging potential.

🍃 & Seasonal Significance

The tea was harvested during the Bailu (White Dew) solar term, a key seasonal transition from heat to cool.

At this stage:

• Tea leaves become more mature and stable

• Internal compounds shift from fresh and bright to more grounded and balanced

• The material gains stronger long-term transformation potential

This harvest timing lays a solid foundation for aging development.

🏔 Fuding Terroir

Sourced from high-quality white tea gardens in Fuding, the tea reflects classic regional characteristics:

• Humid coastal air for a smoother mouthfeel

• Frequent mist for refined aroma development

• Mineral-rich soils enhancing natural sweetness

With aging, Fuding Shou Mei typically develops notes of aged herbs, dried jujube, and soft woody sweetness.

⏳ Aging Process

Produced in 2010 and naturally aged for over a decade, the tea has reached a mature and stable stage.

In 2013, it was stone-pressed into cakes, improving structural stability and supporting slow, even transformation over time.

Over the years:

• Harsh and fresh notes have fully faded

• The tea body has become smoother and more stable

• Flavors have integrated into a unified aged profile

• Leaves have darkened into deep brown, reflecting authentic aging

🍯 Aroma & Taste Profile

This aged Shou Mei expresses a calm, rounded, and deeply settled character:

• Aroma: aged herbal notes, dried jujube, soft woody undertones

• Palate: smooth, mellow, with a slightly thick texture

• Structure: gradual unfolding from light to deep layers

• Finish: long-lasting warmth with gentle medicinal sweetness

It is a stable, highly brew-resistant tea best enjoyed at a slow pace.

🌙 Overall Character

A fully matured Fuding Shou Mei white tea shaped by time rather than freshness.

It emphasizes depth, stability, and aged complexity, making it suitable for both immediate drinking and continued long-term aging.