Product Reviews and Ratings - Tea - Loose

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White tea is very different from other types of tea, namely green and black. White tea leaves are plucked from a special varietal tea bush called the Narcissus or chaicha. The leaves are not steamed or pan-fired (the process used in green teas) or fermented and fired (the process used in black tea). Instead, the leaves are naturally withered and dried in the sun. Only two distinct leaves and the bud are selected from the bush. These leaves must show a very light green almost gray white color and ideally be covered with velvet peach fuzz. The leaves for Shou Mei, also called Sowmee, are plucked during April, May and June in the Fujian Province of China. The lack of processing and hand selection is evident in the leaf appearance of this tea. As far as its flavor, Shou Mei has a pronounced taste profile - along the lines of oolong tea. Many white tea drinkers prefer Shou Mei, favoring its 'substance' compared to the delicate nuances of other white teas.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Whole leaf tea(3)

Best Uses:

Anytime(3)

A Healthy Boost

By megan from new jersey on 2/6/2008

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Citrusy

Pros:

Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Whole Leaf Tea

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Dessert Tea, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Athletic, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am thrilled this store carries white tea! This tea is loaded with antioxidants and gives just enough boost on my way to work.

Potentially very good, possibly stale

By Tommy from Los Alamos, NM on 11/5/2007

Tea Body:

Full

Pros:

Smooth Body, Whole Leaf Tea

Cons:

Flat, Lacking aromatics

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This tea is potentially very good, I think! However, what I received seemed to be lacking in aromatics, indicating that it might have been a bit older or not stored properly. The liquor was very nice, good body!

White tea

By Dandysmom from Washington, DC on 6/13/2007

Tea Body:

Medium

Pros:

Whole Leaf Tea

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Tried this white tea; found that it was not as flavorful as green. That's just my own personal preference.

My favorite

By Teresa

from TN on 4/30/2007

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Have just started enjoying white tea and of the 5 or so varieties I have tried this is by far my favorite...excellent... much more "body" than most whites I have tried. Have already re-ordered. Will agree that the large leaves might be difficult in a single size tea ball..but works fine in larger "pot size" infuser.(and this one is worth making a whole pot)

Had Never Tried White Tea

By BKF the loose tea drinker from Washington, DC on 3/10/2007

Pros:

Aroma, Finish, Full Body, Smooth Taste

Cons:

Hard to fit in an infuser

Best Uses:

Anytime

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This tea looks very different than anything else that I've tried. It looks like bark and twigs but is very good tasting. Hard to fit in an infuser because of this.

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