2019 Gong Mei
Regular price
$12.50
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Our elders have spent their lives making
tea in the Wuyi Mountains. Now, we want to share their craft with more people, so this tradition doesn't fade away with time.
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Every leaf comes from our own and our
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- Name: 2019 Gong Mei - 贡眉
- Type: Fuding White Tea
- Origin: Panxi, Fuding, Fujian
- Harvest Time: 2019
- Producer: Lin Family
- Tasting note: Floral notes, Honey, a faint herbal hint, Apricot, Sweetgrass, Red dates
Gong Mei, whose Chinese name means it was once a tribute tea offered to the royal court. Gong Mei's greatest charm is its elegance. The tea soup shows a soft yellow-green color, clear and clean. Gently lift the cup and take a sniff. You’ll find a gentle, orchid-like scent with a sweet touch. Although the fragrance isn't powerful it maintains a profound sense of pleasure. It might just evoke memories of a summer afternoon with rain outside, while raindrops gently hit the window creating a fresh air sensation.
Each piece is pressed into a small “biscuit” shape, so you won’t need to struggle with a tea knife to break pieces off a large cake.
35g (five 7g servings) - 10 to 15 infusions each
70g (ten 7g servings) - 10 to 15 infusions each
120ml water 100℃/212℉, 30-35 seconds, for 1 infusion
Frequently Asked Questions
All our teas are cultivated in the renowned tea-growing regions of Fujian and Taiwan, such as Wuyi Mountain (origin of rock tea), Tongmuguan (origin of black tea), Fuding (origin of white tea), Anxi (origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong), Alishan, Dayu Mountain, etc.
These locations are far from urban areas and densely populated zones, preserving a pristine natural environment with untouched soil and water. This allows the tea to absorb the pure essence of nature, offering the finest taste.
If you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend our Go-to Tea Sampler Box. It includes 8 different types of high-quality teas, allowing you to discover your favorite tea in the most affordable way.
Absolutely not! Gongfu tea is just one brewing style, you can easily use a teapot or a cup. Plus, each tea’s product page has specific brewing instruction.
For finest taste, tea should be stored in a place that is cool and dry.
Rock tea is best enjoyed within a 3-year period.
Black tea is best enjoyed within a 2-year period.
Green tea and Oolong tea are best enjoyed within a 2-year period.
White tea is an exception. Its internal compounds evolve over time, enhancing its fragrance and creating a deeper, mellower taste. Therefore, it does not have a specific optimal drinking period.