2026 Early Spring 1st Picking King Peony White Tea (Mu Dang Wang)

Experience the majestic balance of our King Peony White Tea (Mu Dan Wang). While Silver Needle consists only of buds, King Peony—the highest "King" grade of White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)—features a beautiful composition of one silver-haired bud and two young, tender leaves.

King Peony is favored by tea connoisseurs for its perfect harmony of delicate buds and complex young leaves. The "Wang" (King) designation ensures this tea is harvested during the earliest days of spring, yielding a high concentration of nutrient-dense silver buds.

Processed with obsessive care by the 13th generation of the Lin family, these leaves never touch the ground during withering or drying. Because of this extreme purity, there is no need to rinse the tea. The "white hair" (trichomes) on the buds contains the tea's essential oils and health benefits; by skipping the rinse and drinking the very first steep, you enjoy the most flavorful and nutritious part of the harvest.

The "No-Rinse" Rule: Unlike many other teas, you should never rinse these buds. The "white hair" covering the leaves consists of delicate trichomes that contain the tea’s essential nutrients, flavor components, and creamy texture. Rinsing would wash away these beneficial properties. Simply pour, steep, and enjoy the very first infusion.

WHAT DOES THIS TEA TASTE LIKE?

King Peony offers a vibrant, multi-dimensional profile that is more structured than a bud-only tea.

• Palate: A rounded, velvety mouthfeel with a refreshing, clean finish.

• Flavor: Deep floral notes of honeysuckle and wild peony are balanced by a natural sweetness reminiscent of melon and stone fruit.

• Aroma: A fragrant, "mountain air" scent that lingers pleasantly after every sip.

WHERE DOES THIS TEA COME FROM?

This tea originates from Zhenghe, located in the Fujian Province of China. Zhenghe is a legendary tea region, revered as one of the original birthplaces of white tea.

The terroir here is defined by high elevations and a consistent misty climate, which slows the growth of the tea plants and allows them to concentrate sugars and nutrients. This specific lot comes from the Lin family, who have maintained their tea-growing heritage for thirteen generations, ensuring a level of craftsmanship and purity that is rare in the modern market.

HOW TO BREW THIS WHITE TEA:

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WHITE TEAS:

The difference between these three prestige teas lies in the "pluck"—the specific ratio of buds to leaves harvested.

White Hair Silver Needle is the most delicate and rare, consisting exclusively of unopened buds for an ethereal, silky, and honey-sweet experience.

King Peony (Mu Dan Wang) acts as a "reserve" grade, blending one silver bud with two tiny, early-spring leaves to create a perfect balance of creamy texture and elegant floral notes.

White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) uses a traditional bud-and-leaf composition to deliver a more robust, full-bodied, and vibrant floral profile.