Mu Dan Wang 牡丹王 (2023)
Tea Profile
Type: White Tea (Bai Mu Dan 白牡丹)
Location: Jinping Village 锦屏村, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province 福建省政和县锦屏
Harvest Date: April 1st, 2023
Cultivar: Da Bai Hao 大白毫 (Zhenghe Dabaicha variety)
Grade: Mu Dan Wang 牡丹王 (Top Grade White Peony)
The Story of This Tea
Mu Dan Wang is the highest grade of Bai Mu Dan, produced with a stricter picking standard that includes more tender buds and fewer mature leaves. This 2023 harvest comes from Jinping Village in Zhenghe County, one of the most renowned high-mountain white tea regions in Fujian Province. The tea gardens here are situated in clean, misty hills where mineral-rich soil and mild temperatures produce tea of remarkable fragrance and purity.
Made from the Da Bai Hao cultivar, this tea displays an abundance of fine white hairs (hao), giving it a distinct appearance and fragrance known as hao xiang (毫香). When brewed in a glass, the silvery down is clearly visible, reflecting its premium grade. The result is a tea that bridges the freshness of Baihao Yinzhen and the floral body of Bai Mudan, offering both delicacy and depth in every cup.
Aroma and Flavour
The liquor is bright and clear, releasing a refined floral aroma with subtle sweetness. The taste is delicate and full, with a rock-sugar-like sweetness and no bitterness or green harshness. The Da Bai Hao character gives the tea a silky body and lingering fragrance that fills the cup and air alike.
- Aroma: Fresh floral fragrance with distinct hao xiang (silver hair scent)
- Flavour: Sweet, pure, and refined without bitterness
- Texture: Smooth, soft, and delicate
- Aftertaste: Clean, long-lasting sweetness
- Steeping Endurance: 8–10 infusions while maintaining fragrance and clarity
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot for clarity and aroma expression
- Ratio: 5 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 85–90 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once gently, then brew 6–8 infusions, increasing time gradually
Western Style
- Teaware: Glass or porcelain 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 Mu Dan Wang from Zhenghe’s high mountain gardens is an elegant expression of the Da Bai Hao cultivar. With its visible white hairs, soft floral fragrance, and sweet, delicate liquor, it captures the refined purity of Fujian white tea. A perfect choice for those seeking freshness, sweetness, and lasting clarity in every cup.