{"product_id":"2016-aged-shou-mei-white-tea-gift-set-500g","title":"2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei White Tea Gift Set – 500 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei White Tea Gift Set · 500 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Vintage White Tea with Time Behind It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage · Fuding · High-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 g \/ 17.6 oz · Loose Leaf · Approx. 100–125 Tea Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei \/ 2016年高山寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vintage Fuding white tea combining broad, mature Shou Mei leaves with a confirmed \u003cstrong\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product presentation 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高山寿眉 \/ High-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand presents \u003cstrong\u003e500 g of loose-leaf aged white tea\u003c\/strong\u003e in a coordinated gift box with matching carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an undated Shou Mei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage gives the tea a clear point in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Rounded · Warm · Time-Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive a Vintage Tea with a Story Already Behind It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage · 500 g · Complete Gift Presentation\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\u003e2016 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\u003eHigh-Mountain Shou Mei \/ 高山寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eaged white tea positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad, mature \u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient \u003cstrong\u003eloose-leaf format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 g \/ 17.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e substantial tea quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e100–125 tea sessions\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching carry bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003eaged-white-tea lovers, sharing and premium gifting\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 2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei White Tea Gift Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016年高山寿眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 Gao Shan Shou 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 Shou Mei \/ 寿眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Mountain Shou Mei \/ 高山寿眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Identified on Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuding · China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Time Since Vintage in 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad · Mature · Leaf-Forward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g \/ 17.6 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift Box + Matching Carry Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Gold · Deep Gold · Soft Amber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature · Rounded · Warm · Leaf-Forward · 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 100–125\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 · Vintage Tea Exploration · Shou Mei Lovers · Sharing · Premium Tea Gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes This Shou Mei Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the defining difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product carries a confirmed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2026, that dates back approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut elapsed age changes every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor permanent product identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis therefore more accurate than continually changing the title to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-Year Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year itself tells the story. fileciteturn94file0L131-L159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFuding · High-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product presentation explicitly identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e高山寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are confirmed parts of the product identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, no exact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accuracy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshould remain the wording without adding an unsupported elevation or mountain origin. fileciteturn94file0L163-L215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Rounded · Warm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe confirmed 2016 vintage gives this tea a different positioning from fresh or undated Shou Mei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the broad leaves open, the liquor develops through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Gold → Deep Gold → Soft Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall direction is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature · Rounded · Warm · Leaf-Forward · Time-Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is not positioned around bright freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts identity lies in the relationship between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Mature Shou Mei Leaves + Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact aroma, sweetness, texture and body naturally vary according to storage history, tea batch, water and brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e2016 Aged Shou Mei vs Undated Shou Mei\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh \/ Undated Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf-Forward\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad-Leaf White Tea Character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Aged Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature · Time-Developed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage White Tea Experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndated Shou Mei → Explore the Tea Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Shou Mei → Explore Tea + Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eMeasure the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace them in a roomy brewing vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the broad leaves time to hydrate and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the finished infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the leaves nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen brew again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd · 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 shorter 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 according to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated brewing allows you to follow the same vintage across an entire tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Steeps · Broad Leaves · Multiple Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e500 g · A Vintage Gift Made to Continue\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a symbolic tea sampler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 g per session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 125 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≈ 100 Tea Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach portion can generally produce several cups through repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives you enough tea to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring it out when family visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen it after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare several rounds around the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen keep the remaining tea for another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Vintage · 500 g · 100–125 Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Vintage Gift Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 g \/ 17.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift Presentation Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e×1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Carry Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e×1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coordinated presentation makes the set ready for gifting without requiring an additional gift bag. fileciteturn94file0L585-L601\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea · Box · Carry Bag · Ready to Give\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMade for Meaningful Giving\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gift is particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged White Tea Lovers · Chinese Tea Enthusiasts · Parents \u0026amp; Family · Hosts · Housewarmings · Holiday Gifts · Thank-You Gifts · Business Gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strongest value comes from four things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuding High-Mountain Shou Mei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 g of loose-leaf 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白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePu-erh belongs to a different tea category and processing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth can be stored over time and enjoyed across multiple infusions, but:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Tea ≠ Pu-erh\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\u003eIdeal for following the vintage tea across several short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorcelain Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm · Shared · Relaxed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural choice for family or shared tea sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass 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vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the product title, however:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Aged High-Mountain Shou Mei White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis more precise because it tells customers the actual vintage and tea style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Fuding White Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\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\u003eso Fuding is part of the confirmed product identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does High-Mountain Shou Mei mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation explicitly identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e高山寿眉 \/ High-Mountain Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebut does not establish a 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different from undated Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major difference is the confirmed point in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndated Shou Mei → Vintage Not Established\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Shou Mei → Confirmed 2016 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs aged Shou Mei the same as Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is aged white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePu-erh belongs to a different tea category and processing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 g \/ 17.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tea sessions are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 4 g per 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