{"product_id":"2026-early-spring-1st-picking-white-peony-tea-bai-mu-dang","title":"2026 White Peony Tea (Bai Mu Dang)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExperience the exquisite harmony of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"36\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhite Peony (Bai Mu Dan)\u003c\/b\u003e. Regarded as one of the most popular white teas in the world, Bai Mu Dan offers a perfect bridge between delicate sweetness and a full-bodied floral character. This selection features the traditional \"one bud, two leaves\" pluck, offering a more complex and robust profile while maintaining the elegance of a spring harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBai Mu Dan is prized for its balanced composition. While the silver-haired buds provide a soft, velvety texture, the young, tender leaves add a depth of flavor and a vibrant floral aroma. This tea is harvested in early spring, capturing the plant’s peak vitality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSourced from the 13th-generation Lin family farm in Zhenghe, this tea is a testament to centuries of mastery and an uncompromising standard of purity. To ensure absolute cleanliness, the leaves never touch the ground during processing, making a preliminary rinse unnecessary. By drinking the very first steep, you capture the delicate \"white hair\" on the buds—the source of the tea’s essential oils and nutrients—ensuring you experience its full health benefits and most aromatic notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"No-Rinse\" Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many other teas, you should \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003enever rinse\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT DOES THIS TEA TASTE LIKE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhite Peony is celebrated for its lush, floral personality and a sweetness that lingers long after the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e A medium-bodied, silky mouthfeel that is noticeably fuller than a bud-only tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright notes of fresh honeysuckle and wild peony are complemented by a mellow, honey-like sweetness and a hint of melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e A clean, refreshing fragrance reminiscent of a spring meadow after a light rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE DOES THIS TEA COME FROM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea originates from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eZhenghe\u003c\/b\u003e, located in the Fujian Province of China. Zhenghe is a legendary tea region, revered as one of the original birthplaces of white tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"\u003eLin family\u003c\/b\u003e, who have maintained their tea-growing heritage for thirteen generations, ensuring a level of craftsmanship and purity that is rare in the modern market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO BREW THIS WHITE TEA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f7f7f7; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: #f7f7f7; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e175\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°F-185°F (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e80°C–95°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTea Amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse approximately \u003cb\u003e3-5 grams\u003c\/b\u003e of tea (roughly 2 heaped tablespoons) for every \u003cb\u003e8-12 fl oz\u003c\/b\u003e (240-355ml) of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1st Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-5 mins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubsequent Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually increase the time by 1-2 minutes for each additional pour. You can usually re-steep the same leaves 2 to 3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WHITE TEAS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe difference between these three prestige teas lies in the \"pluck\"—the specific ratio of buds to leaves harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"117\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhite Hair Silver Needle\u003c\/b\u003e is the most delicate and rare, consisting exclusively of unopened buds for an ethereal, silky, and honey-sweet experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"265\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eKing Peony (Mu Dan Wang)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"448\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhite Peony (Bai Mu Dan)\u003c\/b\u003e uses a traditional bud-and-leaf composition to deliver a more robust, full-bodied, and vibrant floral profile. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"teasatia","offers":[{"title":"Loose Leaf 100g","offer_id":51382037938471,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Leaf 50g","offer_id":51382037971239,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/0612\/1511\/files\/White_Peony_Bai_Mu_Dang.jpg?v=1778982372","url":"https:\/\/www.teasatia.com\/products\/2026-early-spring-1st-picking-white-peony-tea-bai-mu-dang","provider":"teasatia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}