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2012 Shou Mei Mini Tuocha
2012 Shou Mei Mini Tuocha
Herbal · Weighty · Lingering
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A pressed white tea cake produced in China. A grounded herbal aroma opens into a weighty texture with a lingering, evolving finish.
Origin
Origin
Shou Mei Mini Tuocha is crafted from Shou Mei — a classic white-tea varietal leaf — sourced from Fujian Province, China. These leaves are then transformed into mini tuocha, yielding a tea that is rich yet balanced. The pressed form also aids storage stability and gradual flavour release during brewing.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
The liquor is deep amber with copper highlights, revealing an intriguing mix of dried herb, warm earth, and soft caramel sweetness. On the palate, this tea feels rich and textural, with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that carries into a thoughtful, lingering finish. The pressed mini tuocha shape encourages gradual unfolding of character across multiple infusions — each steep reveals deeper layers of warmth, subtle sweetness, and structural nuance.
This mini tuocha pairs beautifully with subtly spiced baked goods, roasted nuts, or savoury indulgences. Its textural depth and lingering finish also make it a contemplative after-meal cup.
Tea Details
Tea Details
Producer: Cindy Chen
Origin: Fujian Province, China
Leaf Source: Shou Mei
Harvest: 2012 Spring Harvest
Processing: Intentionally aged white tea, shaped into mini touch. Pressed in 2017.
Brewing and Enjoyment
Brewing and Enjoyment
Store in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture.
Western Method
5 g / 1 cake 300 mL • 95–100 °C
3–5 min • 2-3 infusions
Cold Brew
1 cake / 500 mL • Refrigerate 8–12 hrs
