shou mei 2017 2 with_certificate a velvety glimmer of cherry

a velvety glimmer of cherry wood

much like the nuanced taste of starfruit at various stages of ripeness

Among post-fermented teas

this tray is carved from a block of tightly-compressed and lacquered strips of bamboo

which slow the growth of the tea leaves

shou mei 2017 2 with_certificate a velvety glimmer of cherryThis 2017 Shou Mei from Panxi in Fuding is made from larger, later season leaves, a style prized for its depth and easygoing character rather than delicacy. Produced from Hua Cha Nr. 2a cultivar selected from Fuding Da Bai seedlingsit reflects a thoughtful balance between traditional material and reliable cultivation. The infusion opens with the soft, familiar dryness of sun cured hay, giving way to the rounded sweetness of forest honey that lingers