White Tea
White Peony
White Peony
White Peony is a classic white tea, with floral and vegetal notes that combine to form a lightly sweet, fresh tea. It is one of the most widely loved white tea varieties.
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About This Tea
About This Tea
Our White Peony, also called Bai Mu Dan, is sourced from tea gardens in Fuding, China, picked in the spring and lightly processed. This tea is made with one bud and two leaves and, when stored properly, this tea gets better with age. This tea has a fuller flavor than other white teas. The notes of hay, miso, and roasted vegetables make it perfect for new and discerning tea drinkers.
Origin: China | Tea Style: Loose
Brewing Instructions
Brewing Instructions
This tea has an exceptional sweetness and complexity when brewed in the gong fu style. We suggest first washing the tea–a quick brew that is then discarded–to allow the leaves to open up. This tea can be brewed 8-10 times in the gong fu style. Be sure to compare each steep (they will vary a lot!). Alternatively, this tea can be brewed in a mug for a stronger flavor.
Brewing Temp: 185°F | 85°C
Brewing Time: 4 minutes
Tasting Notes
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Dry Leaves
A mix of young, whole leaves and white, silvery buds
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Liquor
A sunny yellow color with mild, brown hues
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Aroma
A lightly floral scent with notes of green wood, dates, and cooked vegetables, finishing with hints of miso.
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Flavor
A medium-bodied tea with strong flavors of roasted spinach and leek with notes of miso and hay.