2015 Chinese Organic White Tea Shou Mei Aged White Tea Cake

What's white tea? White tea is one of the six major types of tea in China. It is a slightly fermented tea with minimal processing and undergoes only the drying process after being picked without rolling. The types of white tea vary according to different regions, tree species, and picking standards for fresh leaves. It can be divided into two types: bud tea and leaf tea.      Bud Tea is white tea made from the fat and strong tea buds coated with full white fuzz at the top of the white tea tree. It has a unique pekoe fragrance. Examples: Silver Needle White Tea.   Leaf tea: White tea is made from one bud and tea leaves of the tea plant. It has a refreshing, floral, sweet fragrance. Examples: White Peony Tea (Baimudan tea), Shou Mei Tea, etc What's Shou Mei tea? Name of Shou Mei, Shou means longevity, and Mei means eyebrow. The name comes from its leaf shape that looks like a long-living man’s eyebrow. Shou Mei White Tea is from Fujian Province, China. It is a mix of upper leaf and ti