White Peony Tea/Bai Mu Dan White Tea: White Peony Tea, also called the Bai Mu Dan White Tea is an elegant and light brew. It has a subtle flavor and is refreshing. You will find a sweet licorice-like aftertaste that has hints of floral minty melon and a velvety close. One unique fact about this tea is that it will get a little thicker as it cools. Its natural sweetness ensures that you will not have to use sugar, honey or milk to tone down any of its flavors. It’s almost cantaloupe-like notes are refreshing to say the least and its fruitiness is what tea lovers long for.

Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly (à la chinoise) - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180°F or 90°C. Place 1-2 teaspoons of leaves in your cup and let the tea steep for 3 minutes. Then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on - until the tea flavor is exhausted. Alternatively for 1 time use, add boiling water and steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste. Milk or sugar will mask the delicate characters of this tea and are not recommended. Look at the pattern of the leaves - they foretell life.

Iced tea brewing method: It is not customary to make iced tea from white tea, nevertheless if you wish to do so we would recommend the following method: Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.

Country of Origin: China
Region: Fujian Province
Shipping Port: Fuzhou
Grade: Pai Mu Tan Grade #1 (a.k.a. White Peony)
Altitude: 2000 - 4000 ft above sea level
Manufacture Type: White Tea - naturally withered
Cup Characteristics: Clear slightly pale cup with a fresh aroma and a smooth velvety flavor. Delicate jammy notes reminiscent of Keemun or a mild Bordeaux
Infusion: Pale yellow