Ancient Tree White Peony - White Tea
Taste: Mellow and sweet, with honey-like notes.
Aroma: Floral and fruity, reminiscent of dried apricots or ripe peaches.
Tea Water Color: Bright golden yellow, deepening with age.
Caffeine: Low to medium (typical for white tea).
Year: (????)
Origin: Fujian, China
Grade: Shou Mei
Appearance: Compressed cake (357g), mixed buds and leaves, hues of olive green and silver.
Growth Environment: High-mountain ecological tea garden, old tea trees.
Size: 357g cake.
Brewing:
1. Rinse: Use 5–7g of leaves in a gaiwan. Pour 100°C water (200ml), then discard immediately to awaken the tea.
2. First Infusion: Steep for 15–20 seconds.
3. Subsequent Infusions: Increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds per brew (up to 10–12 infusions).
Adjustments:
Milder: 3g leaves, 95°C water, shorter steeps.
Stronger: 7g leaves, boiling water, longer brews (30+ seconds).
Notes:
Old tree white teas are resilient; later infusions (5+) often reveal deeper sweetness.
Store in a dry, cool place away from odors to preserve aging potential.
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