Bai Mu Dan Premium White Tea

Bai Mu Dan Premium – White Peony Tea (白牡丹)

Delicate Harmony | Early Spring Harvest | Floral Sweetness with Depth

A gentle tea with a quiet confidence—soft, natural, and deeply satisfying.

A Classic White Tea with Depth and Grace

Bai Mu Dan (白牡丹), or “White Peony,” is a traditional white tea from Fuding, Fujian Province, made from one young bud and two tender leaves. Our Premium Grade Bai Mu Dan is harvested in early spring, offering a refined balance between the elegant sweetness of Silver Needle and the fuller body of later white teas.

Sun-withered and lightly dried to preserve the integrity of the leaves, this tea presents a floral aroma, soft fruit notes, and a smooth, mellow body. It’s a perfect daily white tea—refreshing, forgiving, and deeply calming.

If you'd like to know what drinking this tea is like, you can read this: Bai Mu Dan: The Gentle Flower of White Tea.

Why You’ll Love Bai Mu Dan Premium

• Gentle yet flavorful—a perfect balance of bud and leaf
• Naturally sweet and floral, with a silky texture
• Very forgiving to brew, excellent for new white tea drinkers
• Cooling and clarifying, great for focus and relaxation
• Traditional sun-withering, minimal processing

Tasting Notes

• Aroma of dried flowers, apricot, and soft hay
• Flavor of white melon, wild honey, and almond skin
• Light, lingering aftertaste with a floral finish
• Smooth, creamy texture with refreshing energy

Tea Profile

• Type: White Tea (白茶)
• Grade: Premium (bud + 2 leaves)
• Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China
• Cultivar: Fuding Da Bai (福鼎大白)
• Altitude: ~800–1,000 meters
• Harvest: Early spring
• Appearance: Silvery buds with green–brown leaves
• Liquor: Pale gold with slight shimmer
• Collected: 2025

Processing

• Plucking – 1 bud + 2 leaves
• Sun Withering – Outdoor drying under natural light
• Indoor Drying – Low heat to reduce moisture while preserving the tea’s nature
• No rolling or oxidation – Preserves freshness and floral character

Health Benefits

• Cooling and hydrating
• Supports skin, lungs, and digestion
• Very low in caffeine
• High in antioxidants and polyphenols
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing internal heat

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 85–90°C / 185–194°F
• Rinse: Optional (3–5 sec to awaken leaves)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 20–30 sec
• 2nd: 30–40 sec
• 3rd–6th: Add 10 sec each round
• Tip: Use a glass pot or gaiwan to enjoy the beauty of the leaves as they unfurl

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 85°C / 185°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3.5 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Use filtered water to bring out the natural sweetness

Cultural Significance

Bai Mu Dan is one of the most beloved traditional white teas in China, often seen as the bridge between the ethereal Silver Needle and more robust teas. Revered for its natural appearance and cooling Qi, it embodies Daoist ideals of simplicity, purity, and soft strength.

Its name “White Peony” reflects both its aroma and visual beauty—an open leaf pattern resembling a blooming flower. Traditionally, Bai Mu Dan was used to cool the body and clear the heart, especially in the warmer months.