Floating Monk
Shou Mei is a white tea made from mature leaves and buds, offering a fuller, more robust flavor. Its liquor is amber-golden, with earthy, fruity notes and a natural sweetness, often with hints of honey and dried fruit.
€ 2,00 – € 29,50
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Cost Breakdown for a 150g Can: (example)
- Price: €36,90 for 150g of tea
- Cost per 6g: €1,48
- Brewing: Each 6g can be steeped at least 20 times in 100ml, totaling 2,0L of high-quality tea
- Cost less than €0,74/L
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the brew review
Please note that all taste reviews are based on our team’s personal opinions and experiences.
Our Steep Thoughts
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Smelling Cup: It evokes the sensation of being in a sauna, with warm, steamy wood, and notes of maple sap and syrup. There’s a comforting aroma of hot, wet leaves, reminiscent of a warm autumn day.
Visual: It presents a straw-yellow liquor.
Aroma: Its aroma is distinctly woody.
Mouthfeel: The taste is smooth and easy to drink, providing a soothing sensation.
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About the TEA
White teas are distinct from other teas due to the use of specific Camellia Sinensis varieties and their minimal processing. Unlike other teas, white tea is not heated, baked, or steamed, allowing it to remain in its natural state.
This minimal processing gives white tea its unique flavor and effects. Known for its calming and relaxing properties, especially during longer steepings, we’ve named this tea ‘Floating Monk.’ It’s the perfect tea to enjoy during long, cozy evenings, fostering deep conversations and strengthening both old and new friendships.
Shou Mei, a type of white tea, offers an intense yet smooth flavor with a fresh aroma. A good Shou Mei balances sweetness with a slight bitterness; if the tea is overly bitter and astringent, its quality is considered lower. Shou Mei is easy to appreciate, even for those new to tea, and its taste is reminiscent of light oolong teas. The infusion produces a beautiful golden yellow to orange color.
Shou Mei is aged for several years, during which it develops a particularly intense flavor. Like Silver Needle and Bai Mudan, well-aged Shou Mei is considered a delicacy and is highly sought after.