Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi Tea Aged Shoumei
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
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Description
- Chinese: fú ding lǎo bái chá duān wǔ jié zòng zi chá
- Translation: Aged White Tea Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi Tea
- Type: ShouMei Tea
- Cultivar: White Tea
- Origin: Fujian, China
- Harvest Date: 2017/04/25
- Production date: 2019/05/23
- Weight: 25±5g/piece
- Storage Methods: Sealing、Moistureproof、Avoid light
- Shelf Life: More than 10 years
- Tea Master: Wei Weijian
- Some of you may know that Zongzi 粽子, or “sticky rice dumpling,” is a famous Chinese dish that is traditionally eaten during Dragon Boat Festival. It is made by wrapping glutinous rice, combined with different fillings, in special bamboo leaves.
- Each little Zongzi Tea is made by hand, using the same special variety of bamboo leaves that would be used to prepare the food. In place of sticky rice we find a prized Shoumei folded inside these leaves. The tea is a true Shoumei from old grove trees.
- After the leaves have been cleaned and dried in the sun, around 25 grams of tea is methodically wrapped inside them. Then these small packages receive 2 rounds of slow charcoal roasting, with each round lasting over 10 hours. This roasting process integrates the flavour of the Aged White Tea Shoumei with the aroma of the bamboo leaves, while ensuring the tea is suitable for aging.
- The Zongzi Tea is as delicious as it is evocative to brew. The sweet, sunbaked fragrance of the bamboo leaves is quite prominent, wrapping itself around the dense mineral taste of the Aged White Tea.
- Brewing the Zongzi Tea is a very special experience, as for the entire time we are drinking it, we do not actually see the tea leaves. The whole bamboo parcel is submerged in boiling water, and we watch as the tea’s colour slowly leaks out from the corners of its wrapper. Pressing gently on the parcel will cause plumes of auburn liquor to fill the Gaiwan.
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Gaiwan Brewing:
Brew directly with boiling water, you can control the ratio between old white tea and water to about 1:50.
Rinse the tea first, then brew it again to soak the tea leaves, pour out the tea soup after a minute, and drink it slowly after cooling down. -
Cooking Tea:
Aged white tea has a particularly strong foam resistance, and it can be cooked in a pot after brewing.
If you want to drink old white tea, you can take 10~20 grams of old white tea, put it directly into a clean health kettle or health pot, and then add an appropriate amount of water to heat and boil.
Continue to decoct for 5-10 minutes. After boiling, the tea soup is obtained by filtering. The tea has a strong aroma and a sweet taste. It can be drunk directly after cooling down.
Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi Tea Aged Shoumei
$11.70
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zongzi Tea and how is it related to the Dragon Boat Festival?
Zongzi Tea is a handcrafted tea package inspired by the traditional Chinese dish Zongzi, made by wrapping aged Shoumei white tea inside bamboo leaves similar to those used for sticky rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival. It combines the aroma of bamboo leaves with the flavor of aged white tea, offering a unique cultural and brewing experience.
How should I store Zongzi Tea to ensure its quality and shelf life?
To preserve the quality of Zongzi Tea, store it in a sealed, moisture-proof container and keep it away from light. Proper storage helps maintain its aroma and extends its shelf life to more than 10 years, allowing you to enjoy its aging potential.
What is the recommended way to brew Zongzi Tea in a Gaiwan?
To brew Zongzi Tea in a Gaiwan, rinse the tea bag first, then add boiling water at a ratio of about 1:50. Steep for a minute, then pour out the tea, allowing it to cool slightly before drinking. Gently pressing the parcel can help release more flavor and aroma.
Can Zongzi Tea be brewed multiple times, and how does its flavor develop?
Yes, Zongzi Tea can be brewed multiple times. Each infusion reveals more of its complex flavors, with the initial brew showcasing strong bamboo aroma and mineral taste, and subsequent brews developing a richer, more subtle profile as the tea leaves slowly release their flavors.
Is Zongzi Tea suitable for cooking or decoction, and how should I prepare it?
Zongzi Tea can be decocted by placing 10-20 grams of the tea in a clean kettle or pot, then boiling with water for 5-10 minutes. The resulting tea has a strong aroma and sweet taste, ideal for drinking directly after cooling down or adding to your culinary creations.
