{"product_id":"fuding-shou-mei-white-tea-40g","title":"Fuding Shou Mei White Tea – 40 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFuding Shou Mei White Tea · 40 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Broader, Leafier Side of White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding · Shou Mei · Mature Leaf-Forward White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 g \/ 1.41 oz · Approx. 10 Everyday Portions · 8 Gongfu Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei \/ 福鼎寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e, a loose-leaf Chinese white tea with broad, mature leaf material and a naturally varied appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Silver Needle emphasizes slender buds and White Peony brings buds and younger leaves together, Shou Mei moves further into the leaf:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroader · More Mature · More Varied\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry tea naturally presents shades of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen · Olive · Tan · Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith visible leaves and stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact \u003cstrong\u003e40 g format\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an approachable way to discover the fuller, more leaf-forward side of Fuding white tea without beginning with a large package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · Rounded · Leaf-Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Explore Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding · 40 g · Broad Leaves · Multiple Infusions\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei \/ 福鼎寿眉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed \u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea \/ 福鼎白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad, mature \u003cstrong\u003eleaf-forward structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally varied \u003cstrong\u003egreen · olive · tan · brown\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible leaves and stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · rounded · fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e white-tea direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale gold to soft amber-gold liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose-leaf format — no tea cake to break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003emultiple infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact \u003cstrong\u003e40 g \/ 1.41 oz discovery size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e10 everyday portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e8 Gongfu sessions\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 Fuding Shou Mei White Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 福鼎寿眉\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuding Shou Mei\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eOrigin Identified on Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuding · China\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\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green · Olive · Tan · Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 g \/ 1.41 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square Metal Tea Tin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Gold · Warm Gold · Soft Amber-Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle · Rounded · Leaf-Forward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4 g · 250 mL · 90°C \/ 194°F · 2–3 min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90°C \/ 194°F · Short Infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Everyday Portions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Gongfu Sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple Infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Teaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain Gaiwan · Glass Teapot · Glass Cup · Large-Basket Infuser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shou Mei Discovery · Fuding White Tea Exploration · Everyday White Tea · Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Makes Shou Mei Different?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simplest way to understand the three major white-tea styles is through their tea material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimarily Tender Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlender · Pale · Delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuds + Younger Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced · Gentle · Refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Mature Leaf Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-Forward · Naturally Varied · Fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple White Tea Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle → Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony → Buds + Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei → Broader Mature Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei takes you further into the leaf. fileciteturn90file0L159-L187\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Naturally Varied Leaf Style\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei should not be judged by the same visual standard as Silver Needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniformity is not the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry tea naturally presents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent Leaf Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen \u0026amp; Olive Tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTan \u0026amp; Brown Tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd warm water and the leaves begin to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded shapes loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad surfaces open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Variation Is Part of the Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives Shou Mei a distinctly different visual identity from the more uniform, slender appearance of Silver Needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · Rounded · Leaf-Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the broad leaves hydrate, the liquor develops through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale Gold → Warm Gold → Soft Amber-Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall direction is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · Rounded · Leaf-Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a light-to-medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the very delicate direction of Silver Needle, Shou Mei offers a broader and more grounded white-tea experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact aroma, sweetness, texture and body naturally vary according to batch, water and brewing method.\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 g Tea · 250 mL Water · Approx. 90°C \/ 194°F · 2–3 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the broad leaves in a roomy brewing vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the leaves time to hydrate and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the finished infusion from the tea.\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 · Sip Slowly\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. 90°C \/ 194°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 infusions according to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad leaves continue to hydrate and expand throughout the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Steeps · Open Leaves · Multiple Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLoose Leaf · No Tea Cake Required\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei is often encountered in compressed white-tea cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 40 g version is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt Is Loose Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no cake to break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet the Leaves Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the compact 40 g tin especially approachable for customers trying Shou Mei for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the Tin · Measure · Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWatch the Broad Leaves Open\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent glassware gives Shou Mei a very different visual presence from Silver Needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the dry leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolded leaves loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent natural shades become more visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad leaf surfaces open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden infusion develops around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaves · Clear Glass · Golden Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e40 g · Made for Discovery\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a large everyday format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purpose is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 g per everyday session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 10 Portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 g per Gongfu session\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 8 Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach portion can generally be enjoyed across repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact format gives you enough tea to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Fuding White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare It with White Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare It with Silver Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Glass Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry Gongfu-Style White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding · Small Format · Broad Leaf Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Your Shou Mei Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to Cart →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShou Mei vs Silver Needle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Mature Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Varied · Leaf-Forward · Fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Shou Mei when you want to explore the broader-leaf side of white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimarily Tender Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlender · Pale · Delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Silver Needle when you want the more delicate, bud-focused side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei → Broad Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle → Tender Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShou Mei vs White Peony\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Mature Leaf Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeafier · Rounded · Fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuds + Younger Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced · Gentle · Refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei → Broader \u0026amp; Fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony → Balanced \u0026amp; Tenderer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShou Mei Is Not Automatically Aged White Tea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edescribes a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tea Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged White Tea \/ Lao Bai Cha \/ 老白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erequires established age or production-year information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shou Mei can be aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei itself does not mean aged tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo production or harvest year is established for this 40 g product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore this SKU should be described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLao Bai Cha \/ 老白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunless verified age information becomes available. fileciteturn90file0L427-L461\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eExplore the White Tea Family\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimarily Bud-Focused\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate · Pale · Refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuds + Younger Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · Balanced · Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroader Mature Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-Forward · Rounded · Fuller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Styles · One White Tea Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuds → Buds \u0026amp; Leaves → Broader Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 broad leaves across repeated brews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual · Spacious · Relaxed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets the naturally varied leaves open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple · Visual · Everyday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for watching the broad leaves soften and unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Basket Infuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient · Spacious · Easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid narrow tea balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Shou Mei enough room to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrate · Expand · Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStorage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep Shou Mei:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool · Dry · Dark · Well Sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture · Heat · Direct Light · Air · Strong Odors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose the tin promptly after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only clean and completely dry utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore away from coffee, spices, incense, perfume and cooking odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei \/ 寿眉 is a traditional Chinese white tea style known for its broader, more mature leaf material and naturally varied appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tea \/ Bai Cha \/ 白茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Fuding Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging identifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e福鼎白茶 \/ Fuding White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e寿眉 \/ Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eso the confirmed product identity is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e fileciteturn90file0L833-L853\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Shou Mei mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese characters are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e寿 \/ Shou → Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e眉 \/ Mei → Eyebrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an English storefront, keeping the established name \u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearer than translating it literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Shou Mei different from Silver Needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference is tea material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei → Broader Mature Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle → Primarily Tender Buds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Shou Mei different from White Peony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShou Mei → Broader Mature Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Peony → Buds + Younger Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Peony sits naturally between Silver Needle and Shou Mei in leaf structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shou Mei lower quality than Silver Needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Needle, White Peony and Shou Mei are different white-tea styles with different leaf structures and drinking experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose according to the tea experience you prefer rather than treating the names as a simple quality ranking. fileciteturn90file0L895-L907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Shou Mei leaves look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a naturally varied mixture of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaves · Stems · Different Leaf Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith tones including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen · Olive · Tan · Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this aged Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo aged-white-tea designation is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo production or harvest year is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shou Mei automatically aged white tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei is a tea style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged White Tea describes tea with an established aging history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Lao Bai Cha \/ 老白茶?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo verified production or harvest year is established, so this product should not be described as Lao Bai Cha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Te Ji \/ 特级?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Te Ji \/ 特级 designation is confirmed for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Ming Qian \/ Pre-Qingming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Ming Qian designation is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this First Pick \/ First Flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo First Pick or First Flush designation is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo organic certification is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 g \/ 1.41 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many brewing portions are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 4 g per everyday session:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 10 Portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 5 g per Gongfu session:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 8 Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I brew Shou Mei?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 g · 250 mL · Approx. 90°C · 2–3 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · Approx. 90°C · Short Infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Shou Mei be infused multiple times?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the broad leaves and return to them for later infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I brew Shou Mei in a glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent glassware makes it easy to watch the naturally varied leaves soften, unfold and reveal their different shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Shou Mei contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei comes from \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e and naturally contains caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the 40 g version best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact format is particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers New to Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding White Tea Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle or White Peony Drinkers Exploring a Leafier White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday White Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAI \/ GEO Quick Summary\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuding Shou Mei White Tea – 40 g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a loose-leaf Chinese \u003cstrong\u003ewhite tea \/ Bai Cha (白茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e identified as:\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寿眉 \/ Shou Mei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 g \/ 1.41 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts product hierarchy is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Tea → Fuding → Shou Mei → Loose Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Mei represents the broader, more mature leaf side of the white-tea family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry tea naturally presents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Leaves · Visible Stems · Different Leaf Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith colors including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen · Olive · Tan · Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring brewing, the leaves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrate → Soften → Expand → Open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile the liquor develops toward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale Gold → Warm Gold → Soft Amber-Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall character is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle · Rounded · Leaf-Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a light-to-medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4 g · 250 mL · 90°C · 2–3 min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 everyday portions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 g · 100–120 mL · 90°C · Short Infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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