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CHINESE white TEA

Brewing Guide

About Fuding white tea

At Meimei Fine Teas, we prioritize unparalleled quality and taste. Every leaf is carefully selected to preserve its natural aroma and refined taste, While white tea is growing throughout of Fujian province, Fuding county is regarded having the best terrior and processing, is celebrated for its delicate floral notes, hints of sweet hay, and a velvety, refreshing finish that captivates the senses. Immerse yourself in the purity and tradition of genuine Chinese white tea with Meimei Fine Teas.

White tea can be enjoyed by young or aged leaves. Young
white tea taste fresh and the dry leaves look bright. The aging properties of
white tea are unique on their own right, with a deeper and a more complex
flavor, which is highly sought after.

The Essentials

Recommended Teaware:

Porcelain gaiwan, Yixing purple clay teapot or Jianshui clay teapot

Water Quality:

Use spring or filtered water for optimal flavor. Avoid tap, purified, or distilled water.

Brewing Steps

1. Warm the Teaware

Preheat your teapot or gaiwan to stabilize brewing temperature.

2. Leave to water ratio

For Silver Needles and fresh White Peony: 6g to 120ml gaiwan.

For Shou Mei and Aged White Peony (older than 3 years): 7g to 150 teapot.

Adjust to personal preference.

3. Set the Temperature

Use 205°F (95°C) for Silver Needles and young white peony.
Use 205–210°F (95–100°C) for aged White Peony and Shou Mei.

4. Steep

Brew for 1 minute for the first infusion. increase the subsequent brewing time for every another three steepings.

Steeping up to 10 infusions.

Brewing time adjust to taste. For lighter taste, reduce the brewing time.

5. Pour and Savor

Observe the clarity of the liquor and inhale its soft floral aroma before tasting.

BREWING PROFILE

Water Temperature: 202–212°F (95–100°C)

Steeping Time: 1 minute per infusion, increase steeping time in later steeps.

Infusions: Up to 10

Flavor Profile: Floral, sweet hay, and honey-like aftertaste

Pro Tip: For the best results, use the Gongfu brewing method to unlock the tea’s full depth and aroma.

Recommended Pairings

Anytime of the day. Pair with quiet afternoons, poetry, or delicate desserts — white tea complements peaceful reflection.