2016 Fuding White Tea Cake (Improved May 2025)
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Whenever someone is new to white tea and asks us where to start, this is usually the tea we recommend first. It is easy to brew, naturally sweet, and flavorful enough that you do not have to concentrate too hard to understand what makes white tea enjoyable.
Silver Needle may be the most famous style of white tea, but it can also be very delicate and subtle, especially for someone drinking white tea for the first time. This aged white tea has a much fuller and more obvious flavor, while still keeping the soft, smooth character that white tea is known for. For a fraction of the price of high-grade Silver Needle, we think it offers exceptional value.
So what does aged white tea actually mean?
Fresh white tea can taste light, floral, grassy, or slightly fruity. As white tea is stored over time, its character gradually changes. The brighter fresh flavors begin to soften, while deeper notes of honey, dried fruit, malt, herbs, and sometimes dates or raisins start to appear. The texture also becomes rounder and smoother.
This tea is a great example of that transformation. It reminds us of a refreshing sweet plum drink, with notes of honey, malt, raisin, and ripe fruit underneath. There is still some brightness, but the aging gives it more depth and warmth.
It is also incredibly forgiving to brew. You can make it light and refreshing, or use more leaf and longer steeping times for a richer cup. Unlike many teas, pushing this one harder usually brings out more sweetness and body rather than unpleasant bitterness or astringency.
That is one of the reasons we love it as an everyday tea. You do not need perfect water temperature or precise brewing technique to enjoy it. It is affordable enough to drink regularly, but still complex enough to keep discovering new flavors as you become more familiar with white tea.
If you are just starting your journey into white tea, this is one of the easiest places to begin.
Origin: Fuding, China
Notes: Honey, Malt, Plum, Raisin
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