{"product_id":"copy-of-1980s-shou-mei-loose-leaf-white-tea","title":"1990's Vintage Shou Mei Loose Leaf White Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a popular saying in Chinese tea culture that beautifully captures the essence of aging white tea: \"In the first year, it is just tea; after three years, it turns into medicine; after seven years, it becomes treasure!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting another exquisite addition to our collection, this exceptionally rare aged white tea hails from the 1990s. Carefully stored in a dry, clean, and well-ventilated warehouse, it has undergone nearly 30 years of aging, resulting in leaves that exhibit a captivating dark brownish coffee color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you first encounter the dry leaves, a delightful aroma reminiscent of mushroom and pine wood greets your senses. Brewing this tea using the traditional gongfucha style reveals a truly captivating experience. The tea unfurls a complex and multi-layered taste sensation, complemented by a subtle hint of tropical fruit flavor. As you delve deeper into the brew, a pleasant and soft earthiness emerges, followed by a lingering sweet sugar cane taste that dances on your palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the remarkable qualities of this aged white tea is its ability to provide multiple infusions, allowing you to explore its rich flavors. Each sip leaves a delightful lingering finish, ensuring that you can savor the tea's enchanting essence with every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While young tippy white teas tend to offer a mellow and smooth mouthfeel, if you desire a stronger, richer, and more complex tea taste, we have a recommendation for you. Consider adding 10-12 grams of both big and small loose leaves, including some power leaf, into a teapot with a capacity of approximately 100ml to 160ml. To extract the full potential of the tea, we suggest using water heated to a temperature range of 95°C (203°F) up to boiling point. By following these guidelines, you can enhance the flavor profile and experience a more robust and intricate taste in your tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAfter multiple infusions, transfer the leaves from the teapot into a kettle and gently boil them. This allows the leaves to fully open and often reveals an additional, distinctive layer of flavor and texture. You can continue adding water and re-boiling the leaves multiple times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eFu Ding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" id=\"result_box\" class=\"short_text\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003eCountry,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" id=\"result_box\" class=\"short_text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hps\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eFujian Province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1990's\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text colors_text\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Soulmate","offers":[{"title":"50 grams (1.7 oz)","offer_id":55251679969652,"sku":"WSM-90-0002","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams (3.5 oz)","offer_id":55251680002420,"sku":"WSM-90-0003","price":146.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams (6.76 oz)","offer_id":55251680035188,"sku":"WSM-90-0004","price":262.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams (0.9 oz)","offer_id":55251680067956,"sku":"WSM-90-0001","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/1560\/6900\/files\/DSC_0090aa.jpg?v=1787996167","url":"https:\/\/teasoulmate.com\/products\/copy-of-1980s-shou-mei-loose-leaf-white-tea","provider":"Tea Soulmate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}