Gong Mei Aged White Tea Cake 2012 - 357g Fuding 12-Year Collector's Edition

Premium 2012 Gong Mei Aged White Tea Cake - 357g Fuding 12-Year Collector's Edition

Experience the exceptional depth of this 2012 vintage Fuding Gong Mei (贡眉) aged white tea cake, a rare collector's tea with 12 years of graceful aging. This 357g pressed cake showcases honeyed sweetness with natural dried fruit and honey notes, nutty depth with subtle walnut and date undertones, silky texture with smooth, round mouthfeel and zero astringency, and evolved character that only time can create. This is aged white tea at its finest - rich, mellow, and profoundly satisfying.

Gong Mei - Tribute Eyebrow White Tea

Gong Mei (贡眉 - Tribute Eyebrow) is a grade of white tea made from slightly more mature leaves than Silver Needle or White Peony, typically including one bud with two or three leaves. The name "Tribute Eyebrow" refers to the tea's historical status as tribute tea and the eyebrow-like shape of the leaves. Gong Mei is particularly prized for aging - the more substantial leaves develop exceptional complexity, sweetness, and depth over time.

2012 Vintage - 12 Years of Graceful Aging

Pressed in 2012, this tea has undergone 12 years of natural aging, transforming from a fresh, delicate white tea into a rich, complex aged tea. The aging process has developed honeyed sweetness, nutty depth, dried fruit character, and a silky smooth texture. The tea is at an excellent drinking stage while continuing to improve with further aging. Aged white tea is highly valued in Chinese tea culture for its medicinal properties and evolved character.

Fuding Origin - Birthplace of White Tea

This tea originates from Fuding City in Fujian Province, the birthplace and most famous production area for white tea. Fuding's unique terroir - coastal climate, mountain mist, and ideal soil - creates white tea with exceptional quality and aging potential.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

The flavor profile showcases honeyed sweetness with natural dried fruit (dates, figs) and honey notes that have developed through aging. The tea offers nutty depth with subtle walnut and date undertones, creating richness and complexity. The texture is silky smooth with a round, full mouthfeel and zero astringency. The evolved character displays layers of flavor that unfold across multiple infusions - from initial sweetness to deep nutty notes to lingering honey finish.

357g Pressed Cake Format

The tea is pressed into a traditional 357g cake, the standard size for aged tea. This format is ideal for long-term aging, allowing the tea to continue developing while making it easy to break off portions for brewing.

Health Benefits

Aged white tea is highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine. The tea offers powerful antioxidant protection (increases with aging), supports digestive health and soothes the stomach, provides anti-inflammatory benefits, promotes detoxification and liver health, supports immune system function, and aids in blood sugar regulation. Aged white tea is considered a medicinal tea with cooling properties.

Key Features:

• Tea Type: Aged White Tea - Gong Mei (贡眉 - Tribute Eyebrow)
• Vintage: 2012 (12 years aged)
• Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
• Grade: Premium collector's edition
• Origin: Fuding City, Fujian Province, China - birthplace of white tea
• Material: One bud with two or three leaves - ideal for aging
• Aging Character: Honeyed sweetness, nutty depth, dried fruit notes
• Texture: Silky smooth, round mouthfeel, zero astringency
• Liquor Color: Deep amber-gold
• Aging Status: Excellent drinking stage; continues to improve
• Rarity: Rare collector's tea with proven aging

Pro Tip: Aged white tea is fundamentally different from fresh white tea - it can and should be brewed with higher temperatures to fully extract the developed flavors. The 12 years of aging have transformed this Gong Mei into a rich, complex tea with honeyed sweetness and nutty depth. Each infusion reveals different layers - from initial dried fruit sweetness to deep walnut notes to lingering honey finish. This is a rare collector's tea that represents excellent value for 12-year aged white tea. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to continue aging. The tea's medicinal properties and smooth character make it perfect for daily drinking or special occasions.

Perfect for aged tea enthusiasts, white tea collectors, those seeking medicinal teas with health benefits, and tea lovers who appreciate rich, mellow, and complex character. This 2012 Gong Mei showcases the honeyed sweetness, nutty depth, silky texture, evolved character, and exceptional quality that makes 12-year aged Fuding white tea a rare and treasured collector's edition.