Source: Camellia Forest Tea
Symbol Guide: 🫖 🍃 💧
Overview
Shoumei-style White Tea is a minimally processed, mature-leaf white tea made in the spirit of traditional Chinese Shoumei. Grown and handcrafted in the southern United States, it offers a deeper, more honeyed flavor than Silver Needle, with notes of baked pear and warm hay. Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, it’s both soothing and revitalizing — a beautiful bridge between green and white teas.
Why We Love It
We love Shoumei-Style White Tea for its smooth, comforting flavor and gentle, steady energy. Its mild caffeine content provides a subtle lift, while the antioxidants support overall wellness. The deeper, honeyed notes make it especially satisfying for mindful tea rituals. While delicate in some ways, the mature-leaf profile has a richness that can stand on its own or be paired with herbs like rose, lemongrass, or gotu kola for added complexity and balance.
How to Use
🫖 Tea: Brew 1–2 tsp per cup at 175°F for 3–5 minutes for a mellow, amber liquor.
🍃 Infusion: Combine with complementary herbs for an antioxidant-rich blend.
💧 Skin Care: Use cooled tea as a facial rinse or in herbal compresses.
Note of Care: This botanical does contain caffeine. While mild compared to black or green tea, avoid if highly sensitive to caffeine. People on anticoagulants or certain heart medications should consult a healthcare provider if consuming large amounts due to natural polyphenols that may interact.
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