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Organic Gongmei (Tribute Eyebrow) White Tea (5.0) · 4 reviews

Organic Gongmei (Tribute Eyebrow) White Tea

$27.50 USD
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Vintage: 2018 Spring Harvest
Weight: 100 gram (3.5 oz)
Type: White Tea - small cake
Production area: Fuding, Fujian Province, China

Fujian Province in Southeast China is home to white tea. This region accounts for 90% of the white tea production in the world.

There are four major types of white tea: Silver Needle (Yin Zhen), White Peony (Bai Mudan), Gongmei (Tribute Eyebrow) and Shoumei (Longevity Eyebrow). The names describe the appearance of the leaves and each type differs in the times of harvest and the grades of the leaves.

Classic Gongmei from Fuding is planted from seeds of a tea varietal called "Small White." Because it is planted by seeds instead of cuttings, the tea is more complex in flavor and thicker and rounder in texture. This tea possesses a sweet flower flavor that is soothing and savory.

Classic Gongmei is rare because the Small White varietal does not adapt well if transplanted outside of Fuding. Growing from seeds also takes longer for the tea plants to grow, thus disincentivizing tea farmers to use this method of cultivation.

Brewing guide

Use 4 grams of leaves in 6 oz pot or cup. Brew with 195 F degree water (90 C).
RINSE: 1 second
1st BREW: 30 seconds
2nd BREW: 30 seconds
3rd BREW: 30 seconds
4th BREW: 1 minute
5th BREW: 2 minutes

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Customer Reviews (4)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great White

By Laura Commers
I enjoy this tea first thing in the morning. Definitely would recommend. I bought 3 cakes and will purchase again.
Our Response:

This is also one of my favorite white teas in this price category.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Delicious and affordable

By stephen spitalny
This is a great white tea for everyday drinking. It tastes clean and fresh! And to top it off, it is organic.
Our Response:

I am so glad you liked this tea as much as I do.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

amazing organic tea

By dexter gardner
this tea is delightful. very happy with the quality and the price can’t be beat. I will definitely purchase again. I think this tea will be extraordinary in a few years.
Our Response:

Thank you for the kind review. We are so pleased to offer you a tea that is so good and of such good value.

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Stunning

By Matthew
This tea has a wonderful body feel. The tea is very smooth in the mouth and patient allowing multiple steeps. Very high quality tea at a reasonable price. Would recommend for anyone interested in exploring the white tea genre.
Our Response:

Thank you for the nice review. This is my go-to feel-good tea.