Shou Mei Tea
Longevity Eyebrow · Shou Mei White Tea
Shou Mei is the humblest of Fujian white teas, made from mature leaves and buds left on the bush longer than Silver Needle or White Peony.
Flavor Profile
What does Shou Mei taste like?
Shou Mei is the humblest of Fujian white teas, made from mature leaves and buds left on the bush longer than Silver Needle or White Peony. The cup is earthy-sweet with notes of autumn leaves, dried grass, and a gentle honey finish. Older leaves brew into a mellow, forgiving infusion that steeps well and improves with age. It is the everyday white tea of Fuding and Zhenghe, and an affordable way to explore how white teas mature.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian, China
Shou Mei is produced in Fuding and Zhenghe counties, Fujian, the classic white tea heartland.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Shou Mei
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Shou Mei
Typical brewed serving
Shou Mei is a low-caffeine white tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Shou Mei Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Shou Mei tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Shou Mei tea?
Shou Mei is the humblest of Fujian white teas, made from mature leaves and buds left on the bush longer than Silver Needle or White Peony. It is also known as Longevity Eyebrow and Shou Mei White Tea.
Does Shou Mei tea have caffeine?
Yes. Shou Mei is a low-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Shou Mei tea taste like?
Shou Mei is known for a profile led by Earthy, Sweet, and Honeyed, with a light body.
How do you brew Shou Mei tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 85–90°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Shou Mei tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Shou Mei; its profile centers on Earthy, Sweet, and Honeyed.