Mu Dan Wang 牡丹王 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: White Tea (Bai Cha 白茶)
Location: Jinping Village (锦屏村), Zhenghe County, Fujian Province
Harvest Date: April 6, 2025
Cultivar: Da Bai Hao 大白毫
Picking Standard: High-grade Mu Dan Wang standard — abundant buds and few leaves
The Story of This Tea
Mu Dan Wang (Peony King) represents the finest grade of Bai Mu Dan, made from tender material closer in quality to Silver Needle. This 2025 harvest comes from Jinping Village in Zhenghe County, one of the core origins of Fujian white tea. The gardens here lie in misty valleys surrounded by forests and mineral-rich mountain soil, creating the perfect conditions for the Da Bai Hao cultivar to develop thick buds and rich fragrance.
The hallmark of this tea is its pronounced hao xiang (毫香), or “white hair aroma,” which comes from the fine down covering each bud. In a glass or porcelain cup, the tiny white hairs shimmer against the pale golden liquor. The tea is exceptionally sweet and clean, with no bitterness or green edge. Each infusion maintains its clarity and fragrance, often lasting ten or more brews with consistent elegance.
Aroma and Flavour
This Mu Dan Wang opens with a bright floral fragrance and soft honeyed sweetness. The liquor is clear and golden with a smooth, delicate mouthfeel. The hao xiang adds a fresh, creamy aroma, enhancing the natural floral character of Da Bai Hao. The overall impression is one of refinement, purity, and quiet sweetness.
- Aroma: Strong floral fragrance with prominent hao xiang (white hair aroma)
- Flavor: Sweet, clean, and delicate with no bitterness
- Texture: Silky, smooth, and refined
- Aftertaste: Lingering floral sweetness and gentle freshness
- Steeping Endurance: Up to 10 infusions with stable flavour
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot to observe the fine white hairs and liquor colour
- Ratio: 4–5 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 85–90 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse lightly, then brew 8–10 infusions, extending steeping 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 with slightly longer durations
Why Choose This Tea
This 2025 Mu Dan Wang from Jinping, Zhenghe is a refined example of Fujian white tea craftsmanship. Made from the Da Bai Hao cultivar and picked to an elevated standard, it combines high floral fragrance, natural sweetness, and the elegant hao xiang that defines its character. With its clear liquor, rich aroma, and soft texture, it offers a serene and beautiful experience for lovers of premium white tea.