Bai Mu Dan

from €8.00

White Peony is one of the most famous Fujian white teas, made from one bud and one or two tender leaves. Compared with Silver Needle, it has a slightly stronger body, more complex aroma, and a golden liquor. Its processing is simple—naturally withered and dried—preserving the tea’s purity while allowing the leaves to reveal floral and fruity richness. When brewed, it offers a refreshing yet mellow cup, balancing natural sweetness with depth.

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White Peony is one of the most famous Fujian white teas, made from one bud and one or two tender leaves. Compared with Silver Needle, it has a slightly stronger body, more complex aroma, and a golden liquor. Its processing is simple—naturally withered and dried—preserving the tea’s purity while allowing the leaves to reveal floral and fruity richness. When brewed, it offers a refreshing yet mellow cup, balancing natural sweetness with depth.

  • The tea is named Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) because its infused leaves resemble blooming peony petals—buds like the flower’s center, surrounded by young leaves like unfolding petals.

  • It uses both buds and leaves, giving it more body and complexity than Silver Needle while retaining the smooth, gentle character of white tea. White Peony is also valued in traditional Chinese tea culture for its balancing nature—refreshing, calming, and believed to support wellness.

  • Golden liquor; smooth, fresh, and mellow; notes of dried hay, melon, and light florals; a natural sweetness with a lingering, clean finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan (for clarity and aroma).

Water Temperature:
80 °C

Brewing Instructions:

  1. Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g per 30 ml (1:30).
    Example: 5 g for a 150 ml gaiwan.

  2. First infusion: ~50 seconds at 80°C.

  3. Subsequent infusions: Add 10 seconds each round.

White Peony can be brewed 5–6 times, gradually revealing layers of floral sweetness and mellow depth.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 白牡丹 (Simplified & Traditional)

Region: Fuding, Fujian Province, China
Harvest Time: 2024

Description:
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) is a traditional Fujian white tea made from one bud with one or two young leaves. Naturally withered and dried, it brews into a golden cup with smooth body, floral fragrance, and gentle sweetness. Compared with Silver Needle, it is fuller, fruitier, and more rounded.

Tasting Profile:
Golden liquor; smooth and mellow; floral, dried hay, and light melon notes; lingering clean sweetness.