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China's tea culture has a long history, and its varieties are diverse and distinctive. Among the many types of tea, Gong Mei and Shou Mei are known for their unique flavor and cultural significance as unique white tea varieties. Although these two types of tea are both white teas, they have their own merits in terms of origin, characteristics and cultural evaluation.
As a practitioner of traditional folk culture, the author also knows a little about various tea products, and in this article, I will share with you the cultural characteristics of the two teas of Shou Mei and Gong Mei.
One. The origin of Gongmei tea
Gongmei tea, native to Fuding, Fujian Province, China, is a type of white tea. According to legend, the history of Gong Mei can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, and it was originally a precious tea offering to the royal family as a tribute, hence the name "Gong Mei". It started out as simple and mainly handmade, but evolved over the years into the form we see today.
Two. The origin of Shou Mei tea
Shou Mei tea is also one of the white teas produced in Fujian, which has the same origin as Gong Mei but has a different development process. The name Shou Mei tea derives from its tea shape, which is named "Shou Mei" because its leaves are curled like the eyebrows of an old man. The production of Shou Mei began relatively late, about modern times, with the development and popularization of white tea making techniques, Shou Mei has gradually become a common white tea on the market.
Three. The characteristics of Gongmei tea
The biggest feature of Gongmei tea is its unique production process and elegant tea aroma. Gong Mei is usually made with tender tea leaves and bud tips, which are lightly withered and then dried. This production method allows Gongmei tea to retain more natural aromas and ingredients, and the color of the tea soup is bright yellow and green, and the taste is fresh, with a unique floral and fruity aroma and a light sweetness.
Four. Features of Shou Mei tea
Compared with Gongmei, the production materials and processes of Shou Mei tea are slightly different. Shou Mei usually uses relatively mature tea leaves, and its production focuses on the natural withering of tea leaves, making the tea naturally curly and resembling long eyebrows. The soup color of Shou Mei tea is darker, the aroma is rich, the taste is mellow, and the taste is richer than that of Gong Mei, with a certain sweetness and aftertaste.
Five. Folk culture has different evaluations of Gongmei and Shoumei
In Chinese tea culture, the evaluation of Gong Mei and Shou Mei has its own emphasis. Due to its historical background as a tribute, Gong Mei is often regarded as a more elegant and precious type of tea. Its delicate taste and elegant aroma are often admired by tea masters and tea culture lovers.
And Shou Mei has become a more common choice in daily life because of its people-friendly ** and mellow taste. The richness and sweetness of Shou Mei make it popular among the people, especially suitable for daily drinking by tea lovers.
As two important varieties of white tea, Gong Mei and Shou Mei not only have their own characteristics in taste and appearance, but also occupy a unique position in Chinese tea culture. Understanding the historical background, production process and cultural meaning of these two types of tea can not only increase the understanding of Chinese tea culture, but also better enjoy the fun of tea tasting.
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