White tea Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrows) Dragon Ball

Shou Mei (寿眉, Longevity Eyebrows) is a traditional white tea from Yunnan, made from large mature leaves and buds. In this version, the tea is pressed into a dense ball weighing 10g - convenient for travel, gifting and precise dosing.

The ball slowly opens in water, releasing a honeyed, fruity-woody flavor with notes of meadow herbs and dried fruit. This is a deep white tea that keeps well and only improves with age.

Characteristics:

• Type: White tea (pressed ball)
• Form: Dragon Ball, 10 g
• Origin: China, Yunnan Province
• Raw material: Mature leaves and buds of old trees
• Taste: Honey, fruity, with woody notes
• Aroma: Dried fruits, forest herbs, honey
• Infusion color: Light amber
• Caffeine: Medium

How to brew Shou Mei Dragon Ball 10g:

European method:

1. Put 1 scoop (10 g) in a 500–700 ml teapot.
2. Water temperature is 82–85°C.
3. Infuse for 4–5 minutes. You can brew 2–3 times.

Chinese method (gongfu cha):

1. Pour 10 g of tea into a gaiwan or small teapot.
2. Rinse with the first flush for 5 seconds.
3. Brew in short bursts of 15–25 seconds.
4. Temperature - 80–85°C.

Who is suitable for:

• For connoisseurs of white tea with a distinct deep flavor
• For those looking for a convenient and aesthetic format for brewing
• As a tea for a gift, travel or evening rituals