1. Shou Mei (White tea)
Why now
- Known for gentle relaxation and comfort — the same territory.
- Flavor notes in common: fruity.
- A white tea, low in caffeine.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Shou Mei means 'longevity eyebrow,' named for the curved, eyebrow-like shape of its withered leaves. Made from later-harvest leaves, it ages exceptionally well into the prized 'aged white tea' known as lao bai cha.
If you're looking for "something similar to Aged Sheng Pu-erh", try Shou Mei.