Today I am reviewing a 2017 Shou Mei White Tea Wafer, produced by the Wu Family, and sold through Verdant Tea.
Tea Specifications
Brand: Verdant Tea / Wu Family
Tea: Shou Mei White Tea Wafer
Tea Varietal: Da Bai
Vintage: Spring, 2017
Elevation: 600 Meters
Origin: Wuyangcun, Xiapu, Fujian, China
Review
Amount of Tea: 7 Grams
Brewing Vessel: Small Glass Pitcher
Type of Water: Distilled Water
Rinse Time: 5 Seconds
Steep Time: 30 Seconds – 40 Seconds – 50 Seconds
Not much bitterness or astringency.
You can definitely taste a bit of the aging on this one.
Flavor notes: Green vegetation, marigold, persimmon, dark spice, and cream, with an herbal-sweet aftertaste.