Just to add, there are premium versions of baimudan that are one bud and one leaf, and some shoumeis also contain buds. There's also the oft-forgotten gongmei (tribute eyebrow) grade which is almost the same as baimudan, but picked in the autumn. Gongmei is very often sold off as baimudan for the increased market value of the name, though.
Thank you for contributing! Yes, there are many grades and different names under Bai Hao Yin Zhen, Bai Mu Dan and Shou Mei. As you mentioned, Gong Mei is a higher grade of regular Shou Mei, which often has buds in it. There are some "definitions" of what Gong Mei should be, but as you also pointed out, the market is pretty chaotic.
I can relate to the idea of how white tea can be misunderstood. I have quite a bit of Shou Mei,and it’s so delicate looking,I just assumed a slightly lower temperature was in order,but boiling point is indeed the temperature to use. To think,how much tea I under-steeped for nearly a year😫
Just to add, there are premium versions of baimudan that are one bud and one leaf, and some shoumeis also contain buds. There's also the oft-forgotten gongmei (tribute eyebrow) grade which is almost the same as baimudan, but picked in the autumn. Gongmei is very often sold off as baimudan for the increased market value of the name, though.
Thank you for contributing! Yes, there are many grades and different names under Bai Hao Yin Zhen, Bai Mu Dan and Shou Mei. As you mentioned, Gong Mei is a higher grade of regular Shou Mei, which often has buds in it. There are some "definitions" of what Gong Mei should be, but as you also pointed out, the market is pretty chaotic.
You crack me up! Some are so serious in their videos but I like that you stay light hearted and yet still have good info.
Thanks! We like to keep fun and a little goofy, in the end, tea is about fun and happiness! 😜
It shouldn't be boiled. Please clarify
I can relate to the idea of how white tea can be misunderstood.
I have quite a bit of Shou Mei,and it’s so delicate looking,I just assumed a slightly lower temperature was in order,but boiling point is indeed the temperature to use.
To think,how much tea I under-steeped for nearly a year😫
Better late than never my friend! 😁
Next step... Boil when exhausted in the Gaiwan! White tea is the gift that keeps on giving!
White teas have become some of my favourites. I ordered some Aged Shou Mei from you yesterday. Looking forward to giving it a brew. :-)
Shou mei is my favorite kind of white tea ☕❤😊
I've been drinking a LOT of shou mei recently! This cake has me a little dazzled! ✨✨❤️ zhentea.ca/chinese-tea/shou-mei/
My uncle runs a tea factory in Fuding. As far as I know, premium aged Shou Mei should have a taste of dates.
Western brewing 👎🏼