BAI MUDAN LAO BAI CHA
YUNNAN OLD TREE WHITE PEONY
WHITE TEA
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Lincang, Yunnan, China
Bai Mudan Lao Bai Cha is an aged white tea from Lincang, Yunnan, made from early spring leaves of old tea trees and crafted in the traditional White Peony style. Naturally sun-dried and aged for several years, it reveals rich honeyed depth, smooth texture, and elegant maturity. MORE
200 g cake
AROMA
Wood, milky, bakery.
TASTE
Honey, woody, nutty.
Cultivar: Qun Ti Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2017
WHITE TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Lincang, Yunnan, China
Bai Mudan Lao Bai Cha is an aged white tea from Lincang, Yunnan, made from early spring leaves of old tea trees and crafted in the traditional White Peony style. Naturally sun-dried and aged for several years, it reveals rich honeyed depth, smooth texture, and elegant maturity. MORE
200 g cake
AROMA
Wood, milky, bakery.
TASTE
Honey, woody, nutty.
Cultivar: Qun Ti Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2017
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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YUNNAN OLD TREE WHITE PEONY 2017
ORIGIN
Lincang is one of Yunnan Province’s most important tea regions, located in the southwest of China near the border with Myanmar. Known for its ancient tea forests and high-mountain terroir, Lincang is a key center of Pu’er tea production alongside ishuangbanna and Pu’er (Simao). The region’s mountainous landscape, with elevations from 1,000 to over 2,200 meters, provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality tea. Abundant rainfall, fertile red soil, and mist-covered valleys create a unique environment where tea trees thrive naturally, developing rich, complex flavors and strong energy. Lincang is home to some of Yunnan’s most famous tea areas - including Fengqing, Shuangjiang, Mengku, and Yongde - where ancient Camellia sinensis var. assamica trees grow wild in biodiverse forests. Many of these trees are centuries old, forming the foundation for highly prized Gu Shu (ancient tree) teas. Teas from Lincang are recognized for their clarity, structure, and balance, offering bright floral aromas, mineral freshness, and a pleasant transformation from light bitterness to lingering sweetness. Compared to the softer, fruitier teas of Xishuangbanna, Lincang teas tend to be cooler, cleaner, and more mineral in character, making them ideal for long-term aging. The region’s tea culture is deeply tied to the ancient Tea Horse Road and the traditions of local ethnic groups such as the Wa, Lahu, Dai, and Yi, who have preserved the area’s wild tea heritage for generations. Today, Lincang stands as a symbol of purity and strength in Yunnan tea — a place where ancient trees, pristine nature, and human craftsmanship come together to produce teas of exceptional depth, balance, and longevity.
ABOUT
Bai Mudan 2017 is an aged white tea from Lincang, Yunnan, crafted from early spring leaves harvested from old tea trees. Following the traditional method, it was made using one bud and two young leaves - the same principle as the famous White Peony from Fuding, Fujian - yet adapted to Yunnan’s powerful old-tree material to create exceptional depth and refinement. The fresh leaves were naturally withered, sun-dried, and carefully pressed into 200-gram cakes, then aged under professional conditions to allow slow and balanced maturation.
Over the years, this tea has developed a rich, multidimensional character - warm, honeyed, and deeply aromatic. Its texture has become round and mellow, its sweetness layered with notes of wood, fruit, and gentle spice. Bai Mudan 2017 represents the perfect harmony between Fujian’s delicate white tea craftsmanship and Yunnan’s ancient mountain strength. A true treasure for those who seek aged white tea of premium quality, depth, and elegance.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf shows shades of golden brown and silver, with visible buds and broad, gently twisted leaves. The aroma is warm and inviting, combining notes of dried fruit, honey, and soft wood with a hint of spice and baked apple. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, revealing tones of resin, vanilla, and autumn flowers. The scent feels calm and layered, carrying the quiet richness of time.
The infusion is clear and amber-golden, dense and luminous. Its aroma blends honey, dried apricot, and woody sweetness, creating a soft and harmonious bouquet. In taste, Bai Mudan 2017 is smooth, mellow, and full-bodied. The liquor opens with deep honeyed sweetness, followed by notes of fruit, wood, and light spice. The texture is silky and round, leaving warmth and balance on the palate. The aftertaste is long, gentle, and slightly cooling, with lingering hints of honey and dried fruit. Bai Mudan 2017 expresses the maturity and grace of aged white tea - rich, comforting, and deeply harmonious.
GASTRONOMY
Bai Mudan 2017, with its mature, honeyed depth and soft woody sweetness, pairs beautifully with warm and refined cuisine. Its smooth texture and balanced flavor make it a versatile companion for dishes that emphasize natural richness and subtle sweetness. It complements roasted meats, duck, or poultry with honey glaze, enhancing their caramelized tones with its aged warmth. The tea also pairs well with mushroom dishes, mild cheeses, and grain-based meals, where its woody and fruity notes bring harmony and structure. In desserts, Bai Mudan 2017 matches perfectly with nuts, caramel pastries, baked apples, or dark chocolate, where its honeyed sweetness and soft spice create elegant balance. Served warm, it enhances the depth of flavor; served slightly cooled, it reveals clarity and gentle freshness - a tea of maturity, calm, and quiet sophistication.
Lincang is one of Yunnan Province’s most important tea regions, located in the southwest of China near the border with Myanmar. Known for its ancient tea forests and high-mountain terroir, Lincang is a key center of Pu’er tea production alongside ishuangbanna and Pu’er (Simao). The region’s mountainous landscape, with elevations from 1,000 to over 2,200 meters, provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality tea. Abundant rainfall, fertile red soil, and mist-covered valleys create a unique environment where tea trees thrive naturally, developing rich, complex flavors and strong energy. Lincang is home to some of Yunnan’s most famous tea areas - including Fengqing, Shuangjiang, Mengku, and Yongde - where ancient Camellia sinensis var. assamica trees grow wild in biodiverse forests. Many of these trees are centuries old, forming the foundation for highly prized Gu Shu (ancient tree) teas. Teas from Lincang are recognized for their clarity, structure, and balance, offering bright floral aromas, mineral freshness, and a pleasant transformation from light bitterness to lingering sweetness. Compared to the softer, fruitier teas of Xishuangbanna, Lincang teas tend to be cooler, cleaner, and more mineral in character, making them ideal for long-term aging. The region’s tea culture is deeply tied to the ancient Tea Horse Road and the traditions of local ethnic groups such as the Wa, Lahu, Dai, and Yi, who have preserved the area’s wild tea heritage for generations. Today, Lincang stands as a symbol of purity and strength in Yunnan tea — a place where ancient trees, pristine nature, and human craftsmanship come together to produce teas of exceptional depth, balance, and longevity.
ABOUT
Bai Mudan 2017 is an aged white tea from Lincang, Yunnan, crafted from early spring leaves harvested from old tea trees. Following the traditional method, it was made using one bud and two young leaves - the same principle as the famous White Peony from Fuding, Fujian - yet adapted to Yunnan’s powerful old-tree material to create exceptional depth and refinement. The fresh leaves were naturally withered, sun-dried, and carefully pressed into 200-gram cakes, then aged under professional conditions to allow slow and balanced maturation.
Over the years, this tea has developed a rich, multidimensional character - warm, honeyed, and deeply aromatic. Its texture has become round and mellow, its sweetness layered with notes of wood, fruit, and gentle spice. Bai Mudan 2017 represents the perfect harmony between Fujian’s delicate white tea craftsmanship and Yunnan’s ancient mountain strength. A true treasure for those who seek aged white tea of premium quality, depth, and elegance.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf shows shades of golden brown and silver, with visible buds and broad, gently twisted leaves. The aroma is warm and inviting, combining notes of dried fruit, honey, and soft wood with a hint of spice and baked apple. When placed in a preheated teapot, the fragrance deepens, revealing tones of resin, vanilla, and autumn flowers. The scent feels calm and layered, carrying the quiet richness of time.
The infusion is clear and amber-golden, dense and luminous. Its aroma blends honey, dried apricot, and woody sweetness, creating a soft and harmonious bouquet. In taste, Bai Mudan 2017 is smooth, mellow, and full-bodied. The liquor opens with deep honeyed sweetness, followed by notes of fruit, wood, and light spice. The texture is silky and round, leaving warmth and balance on the palate. The aftertaste is long, gentle, and slightly cooling, with lingering hints of honey and dried fruit. Bai Mudan 2017 expresses the maturity and grace of aged white tea - rich, comforting, and deeply harmonious.
GASTRONOMY
Bai Mudan 2017, with its mature, honeyed depth and soft woody sweetness, pairs beautifully with warm and refined cuisine. Its smooth texture and balanced flavor make it a versatile companion for dishes that emphasize natural richness and subtle sweetness. It complements roasted meats, duck, or poultry with honey glaze, enhancing their caramelized tones with its aged warmth. The tea also pairs well with mushroom dishes, mild cheeses, and grain-based meals, where its woody and fruity notes bring harmony and structure. In desserts, Bai Mudan 2017 matches perfectly with nuts, caramel pastries, baked apples, or dark chocolate, where its honeyed sweetness and soft spice create elegant balance. Served warm, it enhances the depth of flavor; served slightly cooled, it reveals clarity and gentle freshness - a tea of maturity, calm, and quiet sophistication.
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