White Peony - Bai Mu Dan White Tea
An authentic white tea from Fujian, plucked based on the official '1 bud 2 leaf' standard. This tea offers an exceptionally smooth and soft texture with a floral aroma of roses and magnolia. The long lasting after taste is refreshing with hints of citrus, fresh olives, and cucumber.
Sourced straight from its origin, this beautiful white tea is part of Fujian's rich tea history. Our Bai Mu Dan finer than most alternatives you can find online, as it plucked based on the official '1 bud 2 leaf' standard. The dry tea leaves smell as beautiful as they look: silky and flowery.
Bai Mu Dan: Origin
This white tea is without doubt one of the most popular white teas from China. Yet, the origin of its name is unclear. Some say it's due to the beautiful contrast of the steeped small leaves (which turn green) and tea buds (which stay white in colour), resembling a peony flower. Other relate the name to the flowery aroma of this white tea.
Tea Province | Fujian |
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Tea Region | Zhenghe (710m) |
Harvest Year | 2024 |
Tea Season | Spring |
Steeping temperature | 85 °C - 185 °F |
Amount / 500ml (17oz) | 3 gram |
Steeping time | 1 min |
Amount (traditional) / 100ml (3.4oz) | 5 gram |
Steeping Time (traditional) | 20 sec |
Tea Cultivar/Varietal | Da Bai |
Tea in Chinese | 白牡丹 |
Gluten-free | yes |
Tea Caffeine Content | low |