LAPSANGSTORE · WHITE TEA
Five ways to explore Fuding white tea
At a glance
- Origin
- Fuding, Fujian, China
- Contents
- 5 white-tea selections
- Individual portions
- 10 per box
- Net weight
- 51.5 g per box
- Options
- 1 box or 3 boxes; tea collection only
- Preparation
- 90–100°C depending on the tea
- Storage
- Keep sealed in a cool, dry place, away from light and strong odours.
Fuding origins and white-tea craft
From Fuding in Fujian, this collection brings together Silver Needle, White Peony and Shoumei, including pressed tea and a tangerine-peel selection. Fuding Dabai and Fuding Dahao cultivars are worked through withering and drying.
Inside one 51.5 g box
- 2021 Silver Needle · Special grade · 5 g × 1
- 2021 White Peony · First grade, pressed · 5 g × 3
- 2021 Shoumei · Special grade · 5 g × 3
- 2018 Shoumei · First grade, pressed · 5 g × 2
- 2015 Tangerine Peel White Tea · 6.5 g × 1
Loose leaves and pressed portions
Loose leaves and pressed pieces offer different shapes to explore. Each outer sachet holds a measured portion; open it before brewing. Let a pressed piece become fully wet before shortening the following infusions.
2021 Silver Needle · Special grade
Plump, downy buds give a clear, pale-gold cup with fresh bud, floral and honeyed notes. Start with 5 g in a 150 ml gaiwan and 90–95°C water; try brief 5–15-second infusions and lengthen as needed.
2021 White Peony · First grade, pressed
A small pressed portion opens into buds and leaves, with a floral aroma and a fresh, sweet finish. Use 5 g in a 150 ml gaiwan with 95–100°C water. Wet the piece thoroughly, then pour promptly in the early rounds.
2021 Shoumei · Special grade
Loose Shoumei leaves give a mellow orange-gold cup with fresh floral-honey notes. Use 5 g in a 150 ml gaiwan at 95–100°C. The leaves soften quickly: keep early infusions short and extend later ones gradually.
2018 Shoumei · First grade, pressed
This pressed Shoumei has a fuller character with gentle jujube-like notes and a sweet finish. Use a 5 g portion in a 150 ml gaiwan with 95–100°C water, beginning with quick pours and extending later infusions.
2015 Tangerine Peel White Tea
One portion combines 5 g white tea with 1.5 g tangerine peel. Expect citrus, mellow sweetness and jujube-like notes. Break the peel into smaller pieces and brew with the tea. For pot preparation, try a gentle 1–2-minute boil and adjust the strength with water.
Questions about this collection
What is in one box?
- 2021 Silver Needle · Special grade · 5 g × 1
- 2021 White Peony · First grade, pressed · 5 g × 3
- 2021 Shoumei · Special grade · 5 g × 3
- 2018 Shoumei · First grade, pressed · 5 g × 2
- 2015 Tangerine Peel White Tea · 6.5 g × 1
What changes when I choose three boxes?
The three-box option contains three of the same 51.5 g tea collections. Select one or three boxes above; teaware shown in serving photographs is not included in these options.
Are these ready-to-dip tea bags?
These are individually packed portions of loose tea. Open the outer sachet and transfer the leaves to a gaiwan, pot or suitable infuser.
Which years are listed in this collection?
Silver Needle, White Peony and loose Shoumei are listed as 2021; pressed Shoumei as 2018; and tangerine-peel white tea as 2015. These are the selection names; no fixed number of years of ageing is promised here.
Where should I start with brewing?
For a 150 ml gaiwan, start with the 5 g portion:90–95°C for Silver Needle and 95–100°C for the other white teas. The tangerine-peel portion includes 5 g tea plus 1.5 g peel. Begin with brief infusions and adjust to taste.
