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A little context
Shou Mei includes larger leaves; leaf size alone does not rank quality.
You might enjoy it if…
You are curious about hay, flowers, soft fruit and want a lighter cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.
You might prefer another tea if…
You want a dark, strongly roasted cup.
Your first mug
- Leaf
- 3 g
- Water
- 250 ml
- Temperature
- 85°C / 185°F
- First steep
- 3 min
Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.
New tea or aged tea?
Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.
Compare the two age timelines