Bai Mu Dan Supreme White Tea

Bai Mu Dan Supreme – Early Spring White Peony (白牡丹)

First Flush Elegance | High-Elevation Harvest | Pure, Cooling Qi

A quiet masterpiece of white tea—light as mist, rich as morning sun.

The Purest Expression of White Peony

Bai Mu Dan Supreme (白牡丹特级) is an exceptional early spring white tea from Fuding, Fujian Province, crafted from the first flush of tender buds and young leaves of the Fuding Da Bai cultivar (福鼎大白). This supreme grade harvest reflects the highest standard of Bai Mu Dan—featuring a greater proportion of downy buds, handpicked at high elevation and sun-dried with utmost care.

Compared to the Premium grade, Bai Mu Dan Supreme is more delicate, more fragrant, and offers a sweeter and cleaner cup, with gentle floral notes and smooth energy that nourishes the body and calms the spirit.

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 Supreme

• First-flush early spring buds, high in nutrients and fragrance
• High bud-to-leaf ratio for a Silver Needle-like clarity
• Ultra-gentle and cooling, perfect for warm climates and quiet moments
• Naturally sweet and aromatic, with almost no bitterness
• Traditional sun-withering, no rolling or oxidation—just nature and time

Tasting Notes

• Subtle floral aroma of gardenia, wild chrysanthemum, and white melon
• Flavor of sweet hay, alpine herbs, and honeyed cucumber
• Light body with silky, almost creamy texture
• Long, airy finish with a cooling, lingering energy

Tea Profile

• Type: White Tea (白茶)
• Grade: Supreme (first flush, high bud content)
• Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China
• Cultivar: Fuding Da Bai (福鼎大白)
• Altitude: ~900–1,100 meters
• Harvest: First flush, early spring
• Appearance: Pale green and silvery buds with minimal oxidation
• Liquor: Pale ivory-gold, slightly creamy shimmer
• Collected: 2025

Processing

• Plucking – First flush: one bud + 1–2 young leaves
• Sun Withering – Softly dried under early spring sun
• Indoor Drying – Gentle finish to preserve aromatics
• Minimal Handling – No rolling, no firing—pure white tea style

Health Benefits

• Cooling in nature; supports yin and clears internal heat
• Excellent for skin, eyes, and lungs in traditional herbal lore
• Calms the spirit and gently lifts mental fog
• Rich in polyphenols, amino acids, and natural antioxidants
• Very low caffeine—suitable for afternoon or evening

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)
• Infusions:
• 1st: 20–30 sec
• 2nd: 30–40 sec
• 3rd–6th: Add 10 sec each round
• Tip: Use a glass gaiwan to appreciate the dance of the leaves

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: Up to 3 times
• Note: Avoid over-steeping to preserve clarity and sweetness

Cultural Significance

Bai Mu Dan Supreme is revered as the “tea of purity and gentleness”. In traditional tea culture, it is favored during times of recovery, reflection, or seasonal transition—when the body seeks coolness and balance, and the heart seeks peace.

Its gentle nature embodies Daoist principles of minimalism, non-interference, and harmony, making it not only a tea of elegance, but of inner clarity.