{"product_id":"2016-heritage-collection-guanyin-white-tea-crafted-by-master-cai-liangsui","title":"2016 Heritage Collection · Guanyin White Tea Crafted by Master Cai Liangsui","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe beauty of white tea lies in its quiet grace. Time acts as the craftsman, distilling the authentic flavour of mountains and rivers. A remarkable tea relies on both the spirit of favourable weather and prime mountain terroir, alongside the ingenuity of a master maker. Guanyin White Tea of 2016 is an aged treasure meticulously crafted by Cai Liangsui, inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Fuding white tea craftsmanship. Drawing on decades of expertise, he honours ancient methods and follows nature’s rhythm to create an elegant, well-rounded tea endowed with natural charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs a core inheritor of Fuding white tea making techniques and an in-depth researcher of tea craftsmanship, Master Cai Liangsui deeply understands the core principle of white tea production: ample withering, minimal manipulation, and maturation over time. In 2016, he adhered strictly to authentic ancient craftsmanship, rejecting artificial accelerated ageing. The tea undergoes natural sun withering, low-temperature thorough drying and gentle manual handling throughout production. This preserves the inherent nutrients and wild mountain vitality of the tea leaves, laying a solid foundation for years of maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGuanyin White Tea is sourced from the ecologically diverse high mountains of Fuding. Secluded mountain terrain wrapped in persistent mist, coexisting vegetation allows tea bushes to absorb nourishment from rain, dew and sunlight at a gentle pace, building rich and layered internal substances. The dry tea presents intact, stretched shoots and leaves connected naturally. Its colour palette blends warm brown, emerald green and silvery white — the authentic texture of natural ageing, pure and unaltered without artificial treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMore than ten years of careful ageing in a clean, dry warehouse has faded the raw freshness of young tea. Time endows it with a mellow, rich character. The dry tea carries calm, delicate aromas intertwined with honey notes and subtle herbal fragrance. Once brewed with boiling water, the aroma unfolds gently with intricate layers. Clean floral and fruity honey fragrance rises first, followed by soft aged notes and mild vegetal undertones. The scent is restrained yet enduring, fresh and refined like mountain breeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe tea liquor glows clear and translucent with warm amber hues, pure and luminous. Silky and full-bodied on the palate, it delivers delicate, pure sweetness, with aroma infused within every sip. The texture is gentle and smooth, free of harsh astringency. A pleasant sweet aftertaste emerges immediately after swallowing, accompanied by lasting salivation. Soft sweetness lingers long in the mouth; it is mild on the stomach and approachable for all tea lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs successive infusions unfold, flavour and aroma bloom gradually, growing softer when steeped and richer when simmered. The empty teacup retains lingering fragrance after cooling, demonstrating the profound depth of well-aged white tea. Brew it gently to savour bright floral and honey notes; simmer slowly to experience profound aged and medicinal aromas. Two distinct expressions within one tea, ideal for enjoyment all year round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMore than a decade of transformation, shaped by intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship. Guanyin White Tea 2016 by Master Cai Liangsui boasts no overpowering bold flavours, only tender clarity forged over years. It encapsulates the wild spirit of Fuding high mountains and the purity of time-honoured tea-making traditions. Suitable for daily enjoyment, long-term collection and preservation through the years, it awaits fellow tea lovers to appreciate the gentle grace bestowed by time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tong Xin She","offers":[{"title":"1 can \/ 50g","offer_id":49766315917562,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 box \/ 100g","offer_id":49766315950330,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 box \/ 500g","offer_id":49766315983098,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/8350\/1917\/files\/33986540-F9AA-4CA4-9BA4-7421CB1E95F2.jpg?v=1785253670","url":"https:\/\/txs-tea.com\/products\/2016-heritage-collection-guanyin-white-tea-crafted-by-master-cai-liangsui","provider":"Tong Xin She","version":"1.0","type":"link"}