The 2013 GongMei White Tea Cake is quite distinctive among Fuding white teas. Since its production in 2013, after years of refinement, the advantages of the special GongMei variety have been fully demonstrated. It not only bears the natural imprints of that year but also develops a unique charm over time. Whether for drinking or collection, it has undeniable allure, bringing a different white tea experience to tea lovers.

1. 2013 Raw Leaves: The Taste at the Start of Time

In 2013, in the high - quality tea gardens of Fuding, tea trees thrived under suitable climate and soil conditions. The picked raw materials, as the GongMei variety, have their own unique advantages. The leaves are relatively large, and the ratio of buds to leaves is just right, making the tea leaves unique in appearance. These raw leaves from 2013 retain the natural atmosphere of that year, laying a foundation for subsequent transformation and carrying the initial freshness and vitality, which becomes the starting point of the unique flavor of this GongMei white tea cake.

2. GongMei Variety: The Source of Unique Flavor

As a special variety in white tea, GongMei has a flavor different from that of Baihao Yinzhen and White Peony. Its leaves are more spread out, and the internal substances are rich and diverse. After being made into cakes and precipitated over time, its aroma gradually transforms into aged fragrance, downy fragrance, and a faint floral fragrance. After brewing, the tea soup has a mellow taste and rich texture. It has both the freshness of the tea itself and the mellowness brought by the increase of years. The aftertaste is long - lasting after entering the mouth, and its unique flavor stands out among many white tea varieties, making people unforgettable after one taste.

3. The Beauty of Natural Aging: Color and Charm Improve Together

Since 2013 until now, this GongMei white tea cake has always been naturally aged under good storage conditions and is by no means artificially aged. As time goes by, the substances in the tea leaves continue to transform. The contents of tea polyphenols, caffeine, and other substances gradually stabilize, and the taste becomes softer and smoother. The color of the dry tea gradually changes from the initial gray - green to brown and other different colors, with rich layers, fully demonstrating the thickness and natural beauty of years of precipitation. After brewing, the color of the tea soup also gradually changes from light yellow to orange - yellow and even amber, becoming more deep and translucent, like nectar. The aged fragrance becomes more intense. Every year, it changes quietly, and its charm improves year by year, showing the unique charm of aged white tea.

4. Suitable for Both Drinking and Collection: Enjoy the Tea Fragrance at Will

Whether for daily drinking to experience the mellow taste endowed by years or as a collection to witness its continuous transformation, the 2013 GongMei white tea cake is very suitable. In your spare time, brew it with a gaiwan and savor the changes in each infusion carefully; you can also collect it carefully and wait for it to bloom more wonderfully in the future. When gathering with tea friends, share this GongMei white tea cake carrying the memories of time and feel the charm of Fuding white tea together, allowing the tea fragrance to spread in communication and share this beauty from 2013.