Shoumei Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea
Method
Tea
- 1
Warm teaware
Rinse and warm the teapot or gaiwan with hot water to pre-warm and clean the vessel.
- 2
Add tea leaves
Place 4 teaspoons of Shou Mei white tea leaves into the warmed teapot.
- 3
Heat water
Heat fresh water until just below boiling, aiming for about 95-100°C (203-212°F) for white tea.
- 4
Brew
Pour the hot water over the tea leaves, filling the teapot for two servings. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength.
- 5
Taste and serve
Pour the tea into cups. Enjoy plain or with a light accompaniment. For a second infusion, re-steep the leaves for 4-6 minutes.