BAI MUDAN
WHITE PEONY
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Fuding, Fujian, China
A classic aged white tea crafted from premium spring leaves and matured for ten years, developing a rich, layered aroma and complex, mellow flavor. This exceptional tea offers a deep sense of calm, refined energy, and remarkable natural benefits. MORE
357 g cake
AROMA
Floral, honey
TASTE
Creamy, woody, nutty
VARIETAL: Fuding Da Bai
HARVEST: Spring, 2014
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Fuding, Fujian, China
A classic aged white tea crafted from premium spring leaves and matured for ten years, developing a rich, layered aroma and complex, mellow flavor. This exceptional tea offers a deep sense of calm, refined energy, and remarkable natural benefits. MORE
357 g cake
AROMA
Floral, honey
TASTE
Creamy, woody, nutty
VARIETAL: Fuding Da Bai
HARVEST: Spring, 2014
White tea technology is one of the oldest tea processing techniques on earth when tea was considered a medicine. White tea is prepared according to a special technology of natural withering and drying, while maintaining its rich internal content with substances such as active enzymes, polyphenols, etc. Due to the special cultivars, climate, quality of the tea leaves, and low level of oxidation, this type of tea provides maximum vitamins and microelements. The highest quality white teas are made from spring young buds and leaves, traditionally dried under the sun.
Chinese traditional medicine claims that white tea has a cooling nature, dissipating heat and reducing fire. White tea strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, prevents the development of cancer cells, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is considered that after 7 years of ageing, white tea acquires healing properties and could be used as a medicine. The taste develops and becomes richer and deeper.
Chinese traditional medicine claims that white tea has a cooling nature, dissipating heat and reducing fire. White tea strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, prevents the development of cancer cells, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is considered that after 7 years of ageing, white tea acquires healing properties and could be used as a medicine. The taste develops and becomes richer and deeper.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 80-95 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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BAI MUDAN "WHITE PEONY" 2014
ORIGIN
Fuding, located in northeastern Fujian Province, is one of China’s most famous tea regions and the birthplace of the country’s finest white teas. Nestled among the misty Taimu Mountains, the area enjoys a mild subtropical climate, mineral-rich soil, and high humidity — ideal conditions for producing teas of exceptional purity and sweetness. With elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 meters, the tea gardens of Fuding are often surrounded by clouds and soft mountain light, allowing the leaves to develop a delicate aroma and smooth, balanced taste. Fuding is best known for its white teas, especially Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) and Bai Mu Dan (White Peony), both crafted from the local Da Bai cultivar that gives these teas their signature softness and gentle fragrance. The region is also a center for high-quality green and jasmine teas, where fresh spring leaves are often used as the base for the traditional Mo Li Zhen Zhu Cha (Jasmine Pearl Tea). Tea cultivation in Fuding dates back more than a thousand years, and the area holds official Geographic Indication (GI) protection for its white teas, reflecting its heritage and quality. Teas from Fuding are prized for their clarity, sweetness, and natural balance — a true expression of mountain terroir and traditional craftsmanship. They embody the refined harmony between nature and human skill that defines Fujian’s tea culture and continues to inspire tea lovers around the world.
ABOUT
Fuding Bai Mudan, also known as White Peony, is a classic Chinese white tea originating from Fuding in Fujian Province — the homeland of China’s finest white teas. Made from the Da Bai (Large White) cultivar, it is harvested in early spring using one tender bud and one or two young leaves. The tea is crafted through a simple, natural process of withering and gentle drying, which preserves the leaf’s integrity, delicate aroma, and nutritional richness. The dry leaves of Bai Mudan display an elegant mix of silvery buds and olive-green leaves, releasing a soft floral and honeyed fragrance with notes of dried grass and fruit. When brewed, the liquor appears clear and golden, offering a smooth texture and a refined, balanced taste. The flavor combines light sweetness, floral freshness, and a touch of natural umami, creating harmony between vitality and calm.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf of Fuding Bai Mudan presents a graceful mix of silvery buds and larger olive-green leaves with golden tones. The aroma is gentle and layered, combining notes of wildflowers, dried grass, and light honey, evoking the freshness of spring and the warmth of the sun. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, revealing soft sweetness with hints of ripe fruit, hay, and vanilla. The aroma becomes round and warm, reflecting the tea’s natural elegance.
The infusion is clear and golden, with a soft, floral-honeyed aroma. In taste, Fuding Bai Mudan is smooth and balanced - floral sweetness blends with mild vegetal tones and a touch of fruit. The liquor is light yet full-bodied, offering a soft texture and refreshing clarity. The aftertaste is long and slightly sweet, leaving a gentle cooling sensation and the memory of flowers and honey on the palate. Fuding Bai Mudan embodies harmony between freshness and depth - a tea of natural grace, quiet energy, and timeless refinement.
GASTRONOMY
Fuding Bai Mudan, with its floral sweetness and smooth golden liquor, pairs beautifully with light, refined cuisine that highlights natural flavors and subtle textures. Its balanced profile and gentle aroma make it an excellent choice for both savory and sweet dishes. It harmonizes perfectly with white fish, seafood, and vegetable dishes, where its soft floral notes enhance freshness and umami. The tea also complements rice, tofu, and mild cheeses, bringing a delicate aromatic layer and clean finish to the palate.
For desserts, Fuding Bai Mudan pairs gracefully with almond cookies, honey pastries, light fruit tarts, and vanilla-based desserts, where its natural sweetness and floral character create a gentle contrast. Served slightly cooled, it refreshes and balances lighter dishes, making it an ideal companion for modern and elegant dining.
Fuding, located in northeastern Fujian Province, is one of China’s most famous tea regions and the birthplace of the country’s finest white teas. Nestled among the misty Taimu Mountains, the area enjoys a mild subtropical climate, mineral-rich soil, and high humidity — ideal conditions for producing teas of exceptional purity and sweetness. With elevations ranging from 600 to 1,200 meters, the tea gardens of Fuding are often surrounded by clouds and soft mountain light, allowing the leaves to develop a delicate aroma and smooth, balanced taste. Fuding is best known for its white teas, especially Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle) and Bai Mu Dan (White Peony), both crafted from the local Da Bai cultivar that gives these teas their signature softness and gentle fragrance. The region is also a center for high-quality green and jasmine teas, where fresh spring leaves are often used as the base for the traditional Mo Li Zhen Zhu Cha (Jasmine Pearl Tea). Tea cultivation in Fuding dates back more than a thousand years, and the area holds official Geographic Indication (GI) protection for its white teas, reflecting its heritage and quality. Teas from Fuding are prized for their clarity, sweetness, and natural balance — a true expression of mountain terroir and traditional craftsmanship. They embody the refined harmony between nature and human skill that defines Fujian’s tea culture and continues to inspire tea lovers around the world.
ABOUT
Fuding Bai Mudan, also known as White Peony, is a classic Chinese white tea originating from Fuding in Fujian Province — the homeland of China’s finest white teas. Made from the Da Bai (Large White) cultivar, it is harvested in early spring using one tender bud and one or two young leaves. The tea is crafted through a simple, natural process of withering and gentle drying, which preserves the leaf’s integrity, delicate aroma, and nutritional richness. The dry leaves of Bai Mudan display an elegant mix of silvery buds and olive-green leaves, releasing a soft floral and honeyed fragrance with notes of dried grass and fruit. When brewed, the liquor appears clear and golden, offering a smooth texture and a refined, balanced taste. The flavor combines light sweetness, floral freshness, and a touch of natural umami, creating harmony between vitality and calm.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf of Fuding Bai Mudan presents a graceful mix of silvery buds and larger olive-green leaves with golden tones. The aroma is gentle and layered, combining notes of wildflowers, dried grass, and light honey, evoking the freshness of spring and the warmth of the sun. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, revealing soft sweetness with hints of ripe fruit, hay, and vanilla. The aroma becomes round and warm, reflecting the tea’s natural elegance.
The infusion is clear and golden, with a soft, floral-honeyed aroma. In taste, Fuding Bai Mudan is smooth and balanced - floral sweetness blends with mild vegetal tones and a touch of fruit. The liquor is light yet full-bodied, offering a soft texture and refreshing clarity. The aftertaste is long and slightly sweet, leaving a gentle cooling sensation and the memory of flowers and honey on the palate. Fuding Bai Mudan embodies harmony between freshness and depth - a tea of natural grace, quiet energy, and timeless refinement.
GASTRONOMY
Fuding Bai Mudan, with its floral sweetness and smooth golden liquor, pairs beautifully with light, refined cuisine that highlights natural flavors and subtle textures. Its balanced profile and gentle aroma make it an excellent choice for both savory and sweet dishes. It harmonizes perfectly with white fish, seafood, and vegetable dishes, where its soft floral notes enhance freshness and umami. The tea also complements rice, tofu, and mild cheeses, bringing a delicate aromatic layer and clean finish to the palate.
For desserts, Fuding Bai Mudan pairs gracefully with almond cookies, honey pastries, light fruit tarts, and vanilla-based desserts, where its natural sweetness and floral character create a gentle contrast. Served slightly cooled, it refreshes and balances lighter dishes, making it an ideal companion for modern and elegant dining.
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