White Cui Mei – Bold, Woodsy Chestnut Fujian White Tea

White Cui Mei is a white tea variety made from Bai Mu Dan in China's Fujian Province. Cui Mei means "emerald eyebrow" in Mandarin — a poetic reference to a beautiful woman's eyebrow. It's a captivating mix of broken silver leaves and delicate, slender leaves, with mesmerizing bright emerald and lighter-flecked brown leaves throughout.

Processing is kept to a minimum, with the plucked leaves and buds withered and dried almost immediately after picking. The result is a fragrant, full white tea with similarities to Bai Mu Dan and the character of a lighter Darjeeling. The broken leaves provide a bold flavor, yet the tea retains the classic subtlety of a true white tea.

Tasting Notes

Dry leaf: silver, emerald and brown-flecked leaves
Aroma: woodsy and chestnut-like
Flavor: full and richly sweet
Accents: light floral top notes
Finish: bold yet beautifully balanced

Why You'll Love It

White Cui Mei is the perfect choice for tea lovers who want a white tea with a little more body and boldness. It's beautifully unique, naturally gentle in caffeine — an everyday white tea with real character.

Made from Fujian Bai Mu Dan
Bold yet balanced flavor
Woodsy chestnut aroma
Minimally processed

How to Enjoy

Brew it in a teapot or gaiwan and enjoy several infusions. It's lovely plain and pairs well with nuts, roasted vegetables and light savory dishes. It also makes a flavorful, refreshing iced tea.

Fragrant, full and beautifully unique, White Cui Mei is an emerald among white teas.