{"product_id":"2013-aged-gong-mei-white-tea-cake","title":"2013 Aged Gong Mei White Tea Cake – Fuding White Tea 357 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei White Tea Cake · 357 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Full-Size Vintage White Tea Cake with Time Behind It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage · Fuding White Tea · Lao Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e357 g \/ 12.6 oz · Approx. 71–89 Tea Sessions · Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei \/ 2013年老贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vintage Chinese white tea combining the identity of \u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e, the distinct \u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei \/ 贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e tea style and the slower ritual of a full-size compressed tea cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product presentation explicitly identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e福鼎白茶 \/ Fuding White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e老贡眉 \/ Lao Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e357 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is not a small vintage sampler. It is a substantial aged white tea cake made for customers who want to loosen, brew, compare infusions and return to the same vintage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Warm · Rounded · Time-Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Go Deeper into Vintage White Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage · Fuding Gong Mei · Full-Size Tea Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed \u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLao Gong Mei \/ 老贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct \u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei \/ 贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e white-tea identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-size \u003cstrong\u003e357 g \/ 12.6 oz tea cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · warm · rounded\u003c\/strong\u003e direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm gold to soft-amber liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003emultiple infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e71–89 tea sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong\u003eloosen · brew · open\u003c\/strong\u003e ritual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing and sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for \u003cstrong\u003edeeper vintage white-tea exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct at a Glance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013 Aged Gong Mei White Tea Cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013年老贡眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013 Lao Gong Mei\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged White Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Cha \/ 白茶\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gong Mei \/ 贡眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lao Gong Mei \/ 老贡眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Identified on Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed White Tea Cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g \/ 12.6 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Gold · Deep Gold · Soft Amber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature · Warm · Rounded · Time-Developed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 g · 250 mL · Approx. 95°C \/ 203°F · 2–3 min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · Approx. 95°C \/ 203°F · Short Infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Tea Sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71–89\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple Infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Teaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain Gaiwan · Porcelain Teapot · Glass Teapot · Large-Basket Infuser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged White Tea Lovers · Gong Mei Exploration · Vintage Tea Comparison · Gongfu Brewing · Slow Tea Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy 2013 Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an undated white tea carrying only a general “aged” description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a confirmed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2026, that represents approximately 13 years since vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that number changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor permanent product naming and SEO, keep:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than continually changing the product to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year itself gives customers the clearest point of reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFuding White Tea · Lao Gong Mei\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other confirmed identities make this tea especially clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuding is explicitly identified on the product presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not an inferred origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLao Gong Mei \/ 老贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is explicitly identified as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e老贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cstrong\u003eLao \/ 老\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates an older or aged presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut because the actual vintage is known, the more precise permanent identity is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage · Origin · Tea Style · Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGong Mei Is Not Shou Mei\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction matters for customers, SEO and AI classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei \/ 贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinct named Chinese white-tea style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei \/ 寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother distinct named white-tea style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey should not automatically be treated as interchangeable names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cdel\u003e2013 Aged Shou Mei\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei \/ 贡眉\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently in the product title, description, tags and structured product information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Warm · Rounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged tea does not have one guaranteed flavor simply because it has been stored for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts final character depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Tea Material · Processing · Storage · Water · Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 2013 Gong Mei, the overall direction is conservatively described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Warm · Rounded · Time-Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor develops toward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Gold → Deep Gold → Soft Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe point is not simply darker tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the opportunity to explore how a white tea with a confirmed vintage presents itself across repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrom Full Tea Cake to Open Leaves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore brewing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact · Layered · Compressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen a small portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer layers begin to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore leaves separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother infusion opens the tea further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressed → Loosened → Expanded → Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the liquor develops toward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Gold → Deep Gold → Soft Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-size aged tea cake does not need to reveal everything in the first infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat · Water · Space · Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEveryday Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 g Tea · 250 mL Water · Approx. 95°C \/ 203°F · 2–3 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen a small portion from the cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a roomy brewing vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the compressed tea time to hydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the finished infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoosen · Pour · Wait · Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 5 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · Approx. 95°C \/ 203°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with a short infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn to the same leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually extend later steeping times as the compressed tea continues to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Steeps · Open Leaves · Multiple Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Loosen the Tea Cake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not brew the entire 357 g cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cake on a clean, dry and stable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind a natural opening along the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully work between the compressed layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoosen only the amount you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry to preserve larger leaf pieces instead of crushing the tea unnecessarily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen weigh approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efor brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoosen Gently · Preserve the Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using a tea pick or tea knife, always direct the tool away from your hands and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e357 g · Made for Deeper Vintage Exploration\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the product's size matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 g per session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 89 Brewing Portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 g per session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 71 Tea Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd each portion can generally produce multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is enough tea to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the 2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShare Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Across Many Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a Full-Size Vintage Tea Cake in Your Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e357 g · 71–89 Sessions · One 2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Full-Size Vintage Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e2013 vs 2015 vs 2018\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Vintages · Three Different Tea Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage · Gong Mei · 357 g Full-Size Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper Vintage Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Aged Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Vintage · Shou Mei · Mini Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarlier-Vintage Shou Mei + Convenient Portioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Aged Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Vintage · Shou Mei · Compact 100 g Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproachable Vintage Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 → Go Deeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 → Brew More Easily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 → Start Smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAged Gong Mei vs Younger Gong Mei\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYounger \/ Undated Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Not Established\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocuses primarily on the tea style itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed 2013 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material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime · Storage · Gradual Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they show that white tea can be explored through both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Style + Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIs Aged Gong Mei the Same as Pu-erh?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tea \/ Bai Cha \/ 白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth aged white tea and Pu-erh can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Stored Over Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppear as Compressed Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Brewed Repeatedly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut they belong to different tea categories and processing traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Cake = Physical Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tea \/ Pu-erh = Tea Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChoose Your Teaware\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorcelain Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocused · Controlled · Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for following the 2013 vintage across repeated short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorcelain Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed · Shared · Warm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for slower 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does not make it Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Te Ji \/ 特级?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Te Ji designation is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo organic certification is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tea sessions are in 357 g?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 4 g:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 89 Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 5 g:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 71 Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this tea best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged White Tea Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei Drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers Comparing Vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Size Tea Cake Lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Tea Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAI \/ GEO Quick Summary\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Aged Gong Mei White Tea Cake – Fuding White Tea 357 g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage Chinese \u003cstrong\u003eaged white tea \/ Bai Cha (白茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e identified as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Mei \/ 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