2018 Jasmine White Bud Green Tea #1503

【Tea Description】

The 2018 Jasmine White Bud Shengcha is made from fresh white buds of the Yunnan large-leaf tea tree variety, combined with a jasmine scenting process and aged for seven years. The white buds are plump and rich in fine hairs, with abundant internal substances that develop unique flavors through time.

【Production Process】

The production of 2018 Jasmine White Bud Shengcha involves 13 meticulous steps: Fresh leaf picking → Withering → Kill-green → Rolling → Initial sun-drying → First scenting (mixing and steeping with jasmine flowers) → Cooling and ventilating → Separating flowers → Re-drying → Second scenting → Scent enhancement → Steaming and pressing into shape → Drying and aging.

【The Dry Tea Leaves】

The dry tea features plump and intact buds with abundant white hairs, dark green and oily luster, and tight, uniform shaping. The tea cake is moderately compressed with neat edges, emitting a unique aroma of aged tea intertwined with delicate jasmine fragrance.

【Tea Liquor】

The liquor is golden and transparent, crystal clear like amber, with a rich texture and oily sheen developed through aging.

【Tea Taste】

It offers a rich and full-bodied taste, combining the fresh sweetness of Shengcha with the delicate fragrance of jasmine. Aged notes of wood and honey interweave for complex layers. The茶汤 is smooth and creamy, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste and deep throat rhyme, leaving a lingering fragrance in the mouth. Highly resistant to infusions, it maintains good flavor for over 10 brews.

【Health Benefits】

Rich in tea polyphenols, caffeine, and aromatic compounds, 2018 Jasmine White Bud Shengcha helps: - Refreshing the mind and enhancing focus - Promoting gastrointestinal motility and digestion - Providing antioxidant and anti-radiation effects - Lowering blood lipids and boosting metabolism - Soothing emotions and improving sleep quality

【Recommended for】

Suitable for tea enthusiasts who enjoy the fusion of Pu'er Shengcha and flower tea flavors, as well as those seeking health benefits and high-quality tea experiences—particularly office workers who sit for long hours and need refreshment.

【Brewing tools】

Yixing clay teapot, Gaiwan (lidded bowl), glass tea brewer

【Brewing method】

Use 8-10 grams of tea per 150ml of water at 100℃ boiling water. Start with a 10-second quick rinse to awaken the tea leaves.

【Number of brews】

Typically 10-15 infusions, with steeping time gradually increased for later brews.

【Brewing time】

Steep for 15-20 seconds for the first infusion, and add 5-10 seconds for each subsequent infusion from the 4th brew to fully release the flavors.