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White Tea白牡丹

Bai Mu Dan

Fuding, Fujian

$24.00/ 50 g

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“White Peony”: one silver bud and two young leaves, simply withered in the sun and air. Soft and sweet, with fresh hay, ripe melon and honeysuckle. Very gentle — hard to over-brew, and good cold-brewed in summer.

  • Hay
  • Melon
  • Honeysuckle
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Origin
Fuding, Fujian
Harvest
Spring 2024
Processing
Withered, dried
Caffeine
Low–medium
How to brew

Use 5 g of leaf in a 100 ml gaiwan or clay pot with water at 85–90 °C. Rinse once and pour it off, then steep for 20–30 s, adding a few seconds each round. Expect 6+ infusions. For a mug, use a third of the leaf and steep 3–4 minutes.

Storage

Store airtight, away from light, heat and strong smells. Best enjoyed within a year of opening.

Shipping & returns

Orders ship within 2 working days in recyclable packaging. Unopened tea and unused teaware can be returned within 30 days. Full policy

Gongfu cha · 功夫茶

Brew it gongfu-style

Full brewing guide
Leaf
5 g
per 100 ml
Water
85–90 °C
freshly boiled, then rested
Steep
20–30 s
a little longer each round
Infusions
6+
from one session

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