{"title":"Shou Mei","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eShou Mei Tea: The Mellow Charm of Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e—A Tasting Guide \u0026amp; Cultural Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1. Introduction to Shou Mei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eShou Mei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'PMingLiU',serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e寿眉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e), a distinguished category of \u003cb\u003eChinese white tea\u003c\/b\u003e, is primarily produced in \u003cb\u003eFuding\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eZhenghe\u003c\/b\u003e, Fujian Province. Made from larger leaves (one bud with three to four leaves) of the \u003cb\u003eDa Bai\u003c\/b\u003e (Big White) tea cultivar, it undergoes minimal processing—\u003cb\u003ewithering and drying\u003c\/b\u003e—to preserve its natural character. Its name, meaning \"Longevity Eyebrow,\" reflects its rustic, twisted leaves resembling an elder’s wise brows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs a \u003cb\u003e\"tea of the people,\"\u003c\/b\u003e Shou Mei is prized for its \u003cb\u003eaging potential\u003c\/b\u003e. Over time, its flavor evolves from fresh florals to \u003cb\u003esweet dates, herbs, and woody notes\u003c\/b\u003e, earning it the title \u003cb\u003e\"the drinkable antique.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Classified into \u003cb\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eGrade 2\u003c\/b\u003e (formerly called \"Gong Mei\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Large, slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'PMingLiU',serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e蓬松\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e (fluffy) leaves with a mix of \u003cb\u003egray-green and brown hues\u003c\/b\u003e (turning amber with age).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Young Shou Mei is \u003cb\u003elight and floral\u003c\/b\u003e; aged Shou Mei develops \u003cb\u003edeep, honeyed richness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2. Tasting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1. Observing the Dry Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYoung Tea (1-2 years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Leaves are \u003cb\u003evibrant green with silvery tips\u003c\/b\u003e, stems flexible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAged Tea (3+ years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Turns \u003cb\u003ebrownish-amber\u003c\/b\u003e, leaves appear more wrinkled, with occasional white pekoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2. Aroma Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYoung Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Fresh \u003cb\u003ehay, wildflowers, and a hint of melon sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAged Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: \u003cb\u003eRed dates, dried herbs, honey, and faint medicinal notes\u003c\/b\u003e (top-quality aged Shou Mei may have \u003cb\u003echrysanthemum or ginseng-like\u003c\/b\u003e aromas).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3. Brewing Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRecommended Teaware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e (for clarity of flavor)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePurple clay teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e (enhances mellowness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBoiling pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e (ideal for aged Shou Mei)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYoung tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: 90-95°C (194-203°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAged tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: 100°C (212°F) to unlock deep flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBrewing Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFirst 3 infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Quick steeping (5-10 sec) for a crisp, sweet taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l6 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLater infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Extend brewing time; aged Shou Mei can be \u003cb\u003eboiled for 2-3 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e for a richer texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4. Liquor Appreciation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYoung Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Pale gold, \u003cb\u003erefreshing with a clean finish\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAged Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: \u003cb\u003eAmber to dark honey-colored\u003c\/b\u003e, velvety smooth, with a \u003cb\u003elingering sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5. Examining the Wet Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality Shou Mei leaves remain \u003cb\u003epliable and intact\u003c\/b\u003e after brewing. Young leaves show \u003cb\u003ebright green\u003c\/b\u003e, while aged ones turn \u003cb\u003ecopper-brown uniformly\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3. Aging \u0026amp; Health Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"Aged Like Fine Wine\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Shou Mei’s \u003cb\u003ehigher stem and mature leaf content\u003c\/b\u003e allow for \u003cb\u003eslow oxidation\u003c\/b\u003e, developing complexity over years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Keep in \u003cb\u003ecool, dark, and dry\u003c\/b\u003e conditions (use ceramic jars or sealed bags; control humidity in tropical climates).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWellness Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eYoung Shou Mei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Rich in \u003cb\u003epolyphenols \u0026amp; amino acids\u003c\/b\u003e—refreshing, anti-inflammatory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAged Shou Mei (5+ years)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: High in \u003cb\u003eflavonoids\u003c\/b\u003e—supports digestion, warms the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4. Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eShou Mei embodies \u003cb\u003eChinese tea philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003esimplicity with depth\u003c\/b\u003e. Its unpretentious appearance contrasts with its \u003cb\u003etransformative aging journey\u003c\/b\u003e, mirroring the Daoist ideal of \u003cb\u003e\"wu wei\" (effortless mastery)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDaily drinking (\u003cb\u003ebudget-friendly yet flavorful\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCollectors (\u003cb\u003eages beautifully for decades\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWellness seekers (\u003cb\u003egentle on the stomach\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTasting Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Young Shou Mei sings of spring; aged Shou Mei whispers wisdom. One sip carries seasons; one cup holds time.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Beginners should start with \u003cb\u003e3-year-old Shou Mei\u003c\/b\u003e for balance. Connoisseurs may seek \u003cb\u003ewild-grown or high-mountain\u003c\/b\u003e variants for superior aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-fuding-white-tea-cake-shou-mei","title":"2011 Fuding White Tea Cake [Shou Mei]","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct: 2011 Fuding White Tea Cake [Shou Mei] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredient: White tea, shou mei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest Time: 2011 May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction Time: 2020 May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShelf Time: Proper storage with aging white tea develop excellent aromas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin City: Fujian Province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorage: Room temperature, dry, avoid direct light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaging: 1 piece 350g \/ 1 set 7 pieces 350g x 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YIQIN TEA HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Single Piece 350g","offer_id":42756945117362,"sku":"TEA-2011SHOUMEI-350G1","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Set 7 Pieces 350g x 7","offer_id":42756945150130,"sku":"TEA-2011SHOUMEI-350G","price":440.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5429\/8290\/products\/2011-fuding-white-tea-cake-shou-mei-yiqin-tea-house-yiqinteahouse-com-1.png?v=1780899894"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5429\/8290\/collections\/shou-mei-yiqin-tea-house-yiqinteahouse-com.jpg?v=1727388414","url":"https:\/\/yiqinteahouse.com\/en-ca\/collections\/shou-mei.oembed","provider":"YIQIN TEA HOUSE 一沁茶舍 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}