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Aged Baoshan
Bai Lu Shou Mei
2018 Pest.Free

Name: Aged Baoshan Shou Mei 2018 Pest.Free Farming
SKU: 7154
Price: 5.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Premium 93 P.

SKU

7154

Aged Baoshan Shou Mei 2018 Pest.Free Farming

Fine, aged white tea, matured since 2018
Untouched natural terroir in the Baoshan Mountains in Yunnan, very foggy terroir
Derived from very old native tea plants with particularly large leaves: Yunnan Daye cultivar (big leaf variety)
Traditional drying with mixed open-air and indoor withering
High temperature differences in the mountains produce especially intense aromas

Character	Wild, raw, distinctively forest flavours with freshly pressed grape pulp, fine muscatel, full sweetness
Tea Garden	A premier tea garden with fields at an altitude of over 2000m, located in the Baoshan mountains in Yunnan Province.
Terroir	Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China
Harvest	Autumn harvest 2018, handpicked
Cultivar	Yunnan Daye (big leaf variety)
Selection	Only the largest leaves that resemble the most exquisite autumn foliage
Elevation	2000–2200m above sea level
Oxidation/Fermentation	The drying process starts with uniform, breathable layers of buds and leaves left out in the open air. Then, depending on weather conditions, the wilting process continues inside.
Organic Cert.	Cultivated without the use of pesticides
Grade	93/100 P. (White tea category); Premium 98/100 P. (Shou Mei category); Imperial Grade

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Flavour

Originating from the depths of the Yunnan tea forests at an altitude of over 2000m, this Shou Mei is like a sheep in wolf's clothing: raw, woody and wild in appearance and scent on the outside, but it turns out to be a wonderfully harmonious and well-balanced white tea when brewed. Tangy, fruity notes of freshly pressed grape juice with a subtle acidity and a prominent sweetness combine to make a very refreshing and perfectly harmonious tea with the characteristic raw, herbal aromas of the Pu Erh terroir, which are noticeably present in the tea's bouquet.

Leaf

Very large leaves of the autumn harvest

Cup

transparent saffron yellow

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Cultivation & Processing

The altitude of over 2000m provides not only an ideal climate for tea cultivation - the temperatures between day and night can sometimes fluctuate by 10-20°C - but also an environment that is rich in fog, which provides the tea leaves with natural sun protection and ensures a particularly sweet, aromatic infusion. This is also where the nickname "Bai Lu" of this tea comes from - literally "white dew". In the historical native region of the tea plant, many majestic old tea trees can be found, from which the highly sought-after Pu Erh teas are made. The use of the Yunnan Daye ("Yunnan Big Leaf") cultivar, which is predominant in this region, gives the tea a particularly aromatic, unique and at the same time very delicate character.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the tea farm in Baoshan, Yunnan.

Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Preparation

Brewing Guide

3 heaped teaspoons per 100-300ml (90-95°C) water, steep for 30-40 seconds. Suitable for several infusions. The tea can also be boiled, as is traditional in China (煮茶 Zhu Cha). For this, use the same amount of tea and water and boil the tea for 1-2 minutes each (depending on preference).

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

For particularly aromatic preparation, a Yixing teapot made of natural clay or a black Tokoname Kyusu with a fine ceramic strainer is recommended, alternatively a tall glass teapot (more neutral taste) with an integrated strainer in which the tea can float and steep freely.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.