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'' 'Gong Mei''' is a [[white tea]] made of the [[Da Bai]] subvarietal of [[Camellia sinensis]]. It is grown mainly in the provinces of Fujian and Guangxi in China. Because this tea is harvested later than [[Bai Mu Dan]] it's liquor is slightly darker in color and stronger in taste. The infusion is golden yellow and thus darker than other white teas. Gong Mei is sometimes also referred as [[Shou Mei]] although the latter is considered as fourth grade quality while Gong Mei is a third quality grade tea. | '' 'Gong Mei''' is a [[white tea]] made of the [[Da Bai]] subvarietal of [[Camellia sinensis]]. It is grown mainly in the provinces of Fujian and Guangxi in China. Because this tea is harvested later than [[Bai Mu Dan]] it's liquor is slightly darker in color and stronger in taste. The infusion is golden yellow and thus darker than other white teas. Gong Mei is sometimes also referred as [[Shou Mei]] although the latter is considered as fourth grade quality while Gong Mei is a third quality grade tea. | ||
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Revision as of 15:15, 26 December 2013
'Gong Mei' is a white tea made of the Da Bai subvarietal of Camellia sinensis. It is grown mainly in the provinces of Fujian and Guangxi in China. Because this tea is harvested later than Bai Mu Dan it's liquor is slightly darker in color and stronger in taste. The infusion is golden yellow and thus darker than other white teas. Gong Mei is sometimes also referred as Shou Mei although the latter is considered as fourth grade quality while Gong Mei is a third quality grade tea.
See also
- Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle)
- Bai Mu Dan (White Peony)
- Shou Mei