Advanced Bai Mu Dan 高级白牡丹 (2023)
Tea Profile
Type: White Tea (Advanced Bai Mu Dan 高等级白牡丹)
Location: Jinping Village 锦屏村, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province 福建省政和县锦屏村
Harvest Date: April 4th, 2023
Cultivar: Da Bai 大白 (Zhenghe Dabaicha variety)
Picking Standard: Two leaves and one bud, early spring selection
The Story of This Tea
This Advanced Bai Mu Dan is crafted from early spring Da Bai cultivar leaves grown in Jinping Village, Zhenghe County. The gardens sit among clean mountain air and fertile red-yellow soil at high elevation, producing leaves rich in fine white hairs and natural sweetness. Each batch is made with care, capturing the depth and purity that define Zhenghe’s finest white teas.
Compared to regular Bai Mu Dan, this advanced grade contains a higher proportion of young buds and delicately rolled leaves. The liquor reveals greater density and clarity, offering a rich yet gentle taste that develops beautifully through multiple infusions. It reflects the essence of the Da Bai cultivar. Soft, sweet, and full-bodied with elegant aroma.
Aroma and Flavour
The first infusion opens with a clean floral-honey aroma. The taste is rich and deep, showing layers of rock-sugar sweetness, light chestnut, and soft floral notes. The body is full yet smooth, with a long-lasting sweetness that leaves the throat cool and refreshed.
- Aroma: Floral-honey fragrance with subtle chestnut undertone
- Flavour: Deep, sweet, and rounded with natural balance
- Texture: Smooth, thick, and refined
- Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness with cooling clarity
- Steeping Endurance: 8–10 infusions, consistent in sweetness and depth
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot to highlight clarity and fragrance
- Ratio: 5 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 85–90 °C spring water
- Infusions: Gentle rinse, then brew 8–10 infusions, extending time gradually
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 85–90 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times as desired
Why Choose This Tea
This 2023 Advanced Bai Mu Dan from Jinping Village represents the refined side of Zhenghe white tea. With its high bud content, smooth texture, and naturally sweet, full-bodied liquor, it embodies both freshness and depth. A beautiful example of the Da Bai cultivar’s potential, crafted for those who appreciate subtle complexity and elegance in their cup.