Bai Mu Dan 白牡丹 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: White Tea (Bai Cha 白茶)
Location: Jinping Village, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province
Harvest Date: April 12, 2025
Cultivar: Da Bai 大白
Picking Standard: Two leaves and one bud
The Story of This Tea
This 2025 White Peony (Bai Mu Dan 白牡丹) comes from Jinping Village in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, one of the core producing areas of authentic Fujian white tea. The gardens sit amid rolling mountain slopes with clean air and mineral-rich soil, creating the ideal environment for slow, balanced leaf growth. The Da Bai cultivar, famous for its thick buds and delicate sweetness, forms the foundation of this elegant tea.
According to the picking grade, this is a high-grade White Peony. While typical Bai Mu Dan may include two or even three mature leaves with a smaller bud, this batch features notably plump buds and tender leaves, indicating an early and careful harvest. Compared with the more delicate Peony King, this tea offers a heavier, thicker body that highlights the richness of the leaf material. It is ideal for those who enjoy white tea with pronounced flavour and texture.
Aroma and Flavour
The aroma is soft and sweet, with hints of dried flowers, honey, and gentle earthiness. The liquor is golden and clear, carrying a thick, sweet flavour that deepens with each infusion. The taste is full-bodied yet smooth, balancing natural sweetness with a satisfying weight in the mouth.
- Aroma: Gentle floral and honey fragrance with soft earthy undertones
- Flavor: Sweet, thick, and mellow with balanced depth
- Texture: Full-bodied and smooth, leaving a coating sensation on the palate
- Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness with gentle warmth
- Liquor: Clear golden-yellow, rich and bright
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot for clarity and colour
- Ratio: 4–5 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 90–95 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 6–8 infusions, gradually lengthening steeping time
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 90 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times, extending slightly each round
Why Choose This Tea
This 2025 high-grade White Peony from Jinping Village showcases the strength and depth of the Da Bai cultivar. Its plump buds and thick liquor deliver a satisfying richness rarely found in lighter white teas. With sweet floral fragrance and a round, full body, it is an excellent choice for drinkers who appreciate white tea with both elegance and strength.