FUDING BAI MUDAN
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Fuding, Fujian, China
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan is an aged white tea from Fuding, developed through years of natural transformation. With time, its profile evolves from fresh floral notes toward deeper tones of honey, dried fruit, and soft wood. The tea is valued for its smooth texture, stability, and a balanced expression of maturity and clarity. 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
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan is an aged white tea from Fuding, developed through years of natural transformation. With time, its profile evolves from fresh floral notes toward deeper tones of honey, dried fruit, and soft wood. The tea is valued for its smooth texture, stability, and a balanced expression of maturity and clarity. 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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ABOUT
ABOUT
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan is an aged white tea produced in Fuding, in China. It is made from a combination of buds and young leaves harvested in early spring, providing a balanced structure suitable for long-term aging. Over time, the tea has developed a more integrated and stable profile, reflecting both the quality of the raw material and the conditions of storage.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing without rolling or shaping. After harvesting, the leaves undergo controlled withering and slow drying, preserving their internal composition while allowing gradual natural oxidation. This gentle approach creates a foundation for aging, during which the tea continues to evolve, gaining depth and smoothness.
This tea is presented under the JOY MOOD TEA brand, which focuses on carefully selected teas that express both origin and character. Within this context, the 2014 Bai Mudan represents a mature and well-balanced example of aged white tea, valued for its clarity, softness, and layered aromatic profile developed over time.
TERROIR
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan originates from the coastal mountainous region of Fuding, in China. The area is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, high air humidity, and moderate temperatures, creating stable conditions for early spring tea growth. Morning mist and diffused sunlight support slow and balanced leaf development, preserving aromatic clarity while allowing structural compounds to form.
The terrain consists of rolling hills and low to mid-elevation mountains with well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. These soils provide a balanced nutrient environment, allowing the plants to develop steadily without excessive vigor. This contributes to the integrity of both buds and leaves, forming a stable foundation for aging. Microclimate plays a defining role, particularly during the early harvest period. High humidity and soft light conditions help preserve amino acids while supporting a gradual increase in polyphenols. This balance is essential for both the initial expression of the tea and its long-term transformation, allowing the profile to evolve toward deeper notes such as honey, dried fruit, and soft wood.
Another important aspect is the interaction between terroir and time. While the natural environment defines the initial composition of the leaf, proper storage allows slow transformation of its internal compounds. This process reflects both the characteristics of Fuding terroir and the stability of the raw material, resulting in a tea with increased depth, smoothness, and complexity over time.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf consists of a mix of buds and mature leaves with a slightly open structure, showing a deepened palette from olive to brown tones as a result of aging. The aroma of the dry leaves is warm and developed, with notes of dried fruit, honey, aged wood, and a soft herbal nuance. In a preheated teapot, the leaves open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a layered aromatic profile where sweet, woody, and lightly fruity tones are balanced by a calm, mature depth. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more integrated, combining honeyed sweetness with soft dried fruit notes and a gentle, rounded character.
The aroma of the liquor is smooth and expressive, with a harmonious combination of dried fruit, light wood, and gentle sweetness. The taste is soft and full, with a medium body and a smooth, slightly viscous texture. A natural honeyed sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by notes of dried fruits, light herbal tones, and almost no astringency. The structure is stable and well-integrated, offering depth without heaviness. The aftertaste is long and warming, with a persistent sweetness and a soft, slightly woody finish. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and aged aroma remains, leaving a calm and composed final impression.
ABOUT
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan is an aged white tea produced in Fuding, in China. It is made from a combination of buds and young leaves harvested in early spring, providing a balanced structure suitable for long-term aging. Over time, the tea has developed a more integrated and stable profile, reflecting both the quality of the raw material and the conditions of storage.
The production follows the classical white tea method, involving minimal processing without rolling or shaping. After harvesting, the leaves undergo controlled withering and slow drying, preserving their internal composition while allowing gradual natural oxidation. This gentle approach creates a foundation for aging, during which the tea continues to evolve, gaining depth and smoothness.
This tea is presented under the JOY MOOD TEA brand, which focuses on carefully selected teas that express both origin and character. Within this context, the 2014 Bai Mudan represents a mature and well-balanced example of aged white tea, valued for its clarity, softness, and layered aromatic profile developed over time.
TERROIR
2014 Fuding Bai Mudan originates from the coastal mountainous region of Fuding, in China. The area is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with frequent rainfall, high air humidity, and moderate temperatures, creating stable conditions for early spring tea growth. Morning mist and diffused sunlight support slow and balanced leaf development, preserving aromatic clarity while allowing structural compounds to form.
The terrain consists of rolling hills and low to mid-elevation mountains with well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. These soils provide a balanced nutrient environment, allowing the plants to develop steadily without excessive vigor. This contributes to the integrity of both buds and leaves, forming a stable foundation for aging. Microclimate plays a defining role, particularly during the early harvest period. High humidity and soft light conditions help preserve amino acids while supporting a gradual increase in polyphenols. This balance is essential for both the initial expression of the tea and its long-term transformation, allowing the profile to evolve toward deeper notes such as honey, dried fruit, and soft wood.
Another important aspect is the interaction between terroir and time. While the natural environment defines the initial composition of the leaf, proper storage allows slow transformation of its internal compounds. This process reflects both the characteristics of Fuding terroir and the stability of the raw material, resulting in a tea with increased depth, smoothness, and complexity over time.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf consists of a mix of buds and mature leaves with a slightly open structure, showing a deepened palette from olive to brown tones as a result of aging. The aroma of the dry leaves is warm and developed, with notes of dried fruit, honey, aged wood, and a soft herbal nuance. In a preheated teapot, the leaves open gradually from the first infusion, releasing a layered aromatic profile where sweet, woody, and lightly fruity tones are balanced by a calm, mature depth. As the infusion develops, the aroma becomes more integrated, combining honeyed sweetness with soft dried fruit notes and a gentle, rounded character.
The aroma of the liquor is smooth and expressive, with a harmonious combination of dried fruit, light wood, and gentle sweetness. The taste is soft and full, with a medium body and a smooth, slightly viscous texture. A natural honeyed sweetness forms the core of the profile, supported by notes of dried fruits, light herbal tones, and almost no astringency. The structure is stable and well-integrated, offering depth without heaviness. The aftertaste is long and warming, with a persistent sweetness and a soft, slightly woody finish. In the empty cup after drinking, a delicate sweet and aged aroma remains, leaving a calm and composed final impression.
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