Water Temperature & Rinse
Use water between 85–90 °C (185–194 °F) to best preserve the tea’s delicate aromatics. A brief rinse of 5 seconds can help the leaves unfurl evenly, though it is optional for white tea.

Steeping Ratios & Times
A starting point is 4–5 grams of tea for a 100–150 ml vessel. Begin with an infusion of 20–30 seconds, then extend by 10–15 seconds with each steep. This tea can usually be enjoyed for 5–7 infusions, with flavors evolving from fresh and floral to deeper honeyed sweetness.

Teaware Recommendation
Porcelain or glass gaiwans are ideal for appreciating the unfolding leaves and clarity of liquor. A small clay teapot may also be used if seeking slightly more rounded, deeper infusions.

Water Temperature & Rinse
Use water between 85–90 °C (185–194 °F) to best preserve the tea’s delicate aromatics. A brief rinse of 5 seconds can help the leaves unfurl evenly, though it is optional for white tea.

Steeping Ratios & Times
A starting point is 4–5 grams of tea for a 100–150 ml vessel. Begin with an infusion of 20–30 seconds, then extend by 10–15 seconds with each steep. This tea can usually be enjoyed for 5–7 infusions, with flavors evolving from fresh and floral to deeper honeyed sweetness.

Teaware Recommendation
Porcelain or glass gaiwans are ideal for appreciating the unfolding leaves and clarity of liquor. A small clay teapot may also be used if seeking slightly more rounded, deeper infusions.

Fuding, in Fujian Province, is considered the birthplace of China’s finest white teas. The region’s subtropical climate, with its misty mountains, abundant rainfall, and cool breezes from the East China Sea, provides the perfect environment for cultivating tender tea buds and leaves. The soil in Fuding is sandy and mineral-rich, allowing deep root growth and subtle mineral notes in the finished tea.

Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, reflects this terroir through its gentle balance of freshness and depth. Hand-picked in early spring, the tea combines both young buds and newly opened leaves, capturing the vitality of the plant at its peak. The careful withering and sun-drying process, traditional to the region, preserves its soft floral fragrance and nuanced sweetness. Fuding’s centuries of craftsmanship have established White Peony as a signature of elegance, carrying both refinement and accessibility.

Fuding, in Fujian Province, is considered the birthplace of China’s finest white teas. The region’s subtropical climate, with its misty mountains, abundant rainfall, and cool breezes from the East China Sea, provides the perfect environment for cultivating tender tea buds and leaves. The soil in Fuding is sandy and mineral-rich, allowing deep root growth and subtle mineral notes in the finished tea.

Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, reflects this terroir through its gentle balance of freshness and depth. Hand-picked in early spring, the tea combines both young buds and newly opened leaves, capturing the vitality of the plant at its peak. The careful withering and sun-drying process, traditional to the region, preserves its soft floral fragrance and nuanced sweetness. Fuding’s centuries of craftsmanship have established White Peony as a signature of elegance, carrying both refinement and accessibility.

Brewing Guide

Region

福鼎白牡丹白茶

This tea is crafted from a harmonious blend of spring buds and tender young leaves, harvested in Fuding at the height of the season. The liquor is soft and golden, carrying a natural sweetness layered with floral and fruit-like notes. Compared with Silver Needle, it offers more body while retaining the refined elegance of Fujian’s white tea tradition.

White Peony Bai Mu Dan White Tea