White Peony – Soft, Sweet & Easy-to-Brew White Tea
White Peony, also known as Bai Mudan, is a classic Chinese white tea made from tender tea buds and young leaves. While Silver Needles is made only from unopened buds, White Peony includes both bud and leaf, giving it a little more body, color, and flavor while still preserving the soft character white tea is known for. The large, open leaves brew a pale golden cup with a delicate fragrance and a fresh, lightly sweet flavor. Notes of currant, hay, and soft spring greens come through gently, with a clean finish and very little astringency. Because the leaves are full and airy, they take up more room than many other teas, so we recommend using a generous scoop when brewing.
White Peony is a wonderfully easy-to-brew everyday white tea for those who enjoy a lighter cup that still has enough flavor to keep things interesting.
Flavor Profile
Light and smooth with notes of currant, hay, soft greens, and a clean, delicate finish.
Ingredients
Chinese White Tea*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Brewing Instructions
8 oz Cup
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of tea into infuser.
- Heat water to 190° F (before boiling).
- Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves.
- Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
- Remove infuser and enjoy tea.
It is not recommended to re-steep white teas, as they generally steep out after one time.
Pre-heat your mug or pot with a little hot water before steeping.
Potful
Simply add to your infuser one heaping tablespoon of leaf per 8 oz. of water and place it in your pot, then add the appropriate amount of 190° F water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and enjoy.
Brewing Iced Tea
Our opinion is that a cooled concentrate works best, as regular-strength brew tends to become watery as the ice melts. So, use the above leaf quantities, but half the water, allow it to cool, then pour it over ice and enjoy! The brew will dilute down to proper strength as the ice melts.
