Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow)寿眉

In the cup, Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow) is best understood as a white tea built around hay, honey, and dates. The secondary notes of herbs, wood, and sweet give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward hay, honey, and dried fruit. Expect a medium body and a finish that Sweet, warming, smooth.

The origin matters here. Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow) is associated with Fuding in Fujian, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Coastal mountain area. Origin of Fuding white tea. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: white tea is typically gentle withering and drying, which preserves delicacy while allowing a little natural oxidation. For Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow), the oxidation level is 12% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 90C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 10-second increments. Because the expected range is about 6 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Shou Mei (Longevity Eyebrow), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $5-$12 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking and evening relaxation. With low caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.