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derk drank 2011 Fuding Shoumei Aged White Tea by white2tea

1607 tasting notes

Last of my sample. Previous brews were all gongfu but I didn’t take notes. I think I recall it being red fruity, woody, leafy, citrusy, mineral. What stood out to me the most way back then was the aroma and intense energy. This is the tea that sparked my interest in aged whites. Unfortunately for others looking to try it, it’s sold out.

This time around I used 7g of leaf, simmered in a liter of water until it reached a little over half the volume and was a dark magenta-brown. I can’t smell shit right now but I did pick up on some syrupy red fruit and citrus as I hovered over the steaming saucepan. What I can taste is a fairly smooth light body with all those notes I picked up gongfu. I’d say it’s dominated by autumn leaf and red fruit with some light citrus and mineral. Not sweet at all. Is this going to be the impetus to finally get my ass out of bed for a few hours?

Preparation

Boiling 8 min or more 7 g 34 OZ / 1000 ML

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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