White Peony White Tea | Fuding Fujian

White Peony · Bái Mǔ Dān · 白牡丹

2023 / 50 g

€99,00

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White Peony · Bái Mǔ Dān · 白牡丹

€99,00

€1.980,00/kg

A pristine floral awakening, bathed in the mineral richness of the coastal winds.

An unfolding floral grace, beautifully grounded in earth. Despite its poetic name, White Peony is completely unscented; its moniker is a tribute to its exquisite visual beauty. Composed of a graceful pluck of one tender bud cradled by two downy leaves, the dry foliage dramatically unfurls within the water during brewing, mirroring the elegant, slow blooming of a white peony flower. Sourced from the premier white tea terroirs of Fuding, Fujian, this selection beautifully bridges the gap between the pristine delicacy of Silver Needle and the robust, rich complexity of Shou Mei. Because White Peony naturally possesses a lower alkali content, the bright, natural floral notes completely eclipse any raw, grassy greenness, leaving a dominant, incredibly elegant floral bouquet that is sweet, soft, and remarkably accessible.

fresh soy milk · sweet bean · wild orchard · dark cacao · dried raffia · timber warmth · maple syrup · sour-sweet plum

FORMAT · Loose leaf (Bud + Two Leaves)

HARVEST · Spring Harvest · April

ORIGIN · Fuding, Fujian Province, China

ELEVATION · 600m above sea level

CULTIVAR · Fuding Da Bai (Fuding Large White Variety)

PRODUCER · Multi-generational, organic-certified mountain estate

PROCESSING · Hand-plucked single buds → Meticulous indoor wither on traditional bamboo screens → Slow, low-temperature final charcoal baking

BATCH · 50kg

CERTIFICATION · Organic certified at source · Compliant with Chinese national white tea standard protocols

STORAGE · Stored in sealed, aluminum-lined cases in our temperature-regulated, dry German facility.

94/100

静山 · Jìng Shān Still Mountain · 88–94

The mountain at its most present. Everything unnecessary has fallen away. White Peony scores a highly competitive 94, sitting at the absolute peak of our Still Mountain tier. It displays impeccable fragrance complexity and steepability. The distinct, pristine soy milk and bean sweetness present in the 2025 vintage is a masterclass in clean Fuding sun-withering, while the structural depth of the 2022 aged lot showcases phenomenal curing potential without a single trace of sour humidity. A truly magnificent bridge between bud and leaf. more about the Yuan Archive Scoring System

Lab Tested: This batch has undergone independent laboratory screening to verify its purity. It is confirmed free from synthetic pesticide residues and chemical contaminants, offering a clean and uncompromised tasting experience.

The Dry Leaf

A beautiful, wild visual array of pale sage-green leaves, dark copper foliage, and bright silver downy buds. The dry aroma is deeply comforting, releasing immediately distinct traces of sweet bean paste and fresh soy milk.

The Soup

A luminous, heavy, pale apricot-gold liquor that runs thick and sweet over the tongue with immense clarity.

Fragrance & Palate

In its youth, the tea bursts with a comforting, savory-sweet aroma of fresh soy milk and beans, balanced by bright spring flowers. Beneath this initial freshness lies a deeply nostalgic, warm mid-palate of dark cacao, dried raffia, and the rustic warmth of a working man’s jacket, finishing with a rich, coating wash of maple syrup. With age, this vibrant bean profile undergoes a rare evolution, transforming into a deep, sour-sweet, and highly coveted dark plum fragrance supported by thick, mineral-rich mountain honey.

Spiritual Character

The Energy:

Mild and neutral. It offers an effortless internal equilibrium that calms a busy mind, relaxes the chest, and settles the physical body into a state of quiet, serene contentment.

The Hour:

Ideal for lazy summer afternoons when time stretches out, bright sunlit mornings, or long, unhurried outdoor steeps under the early sun.

The Dry Leaf A beautiful, wild visual array of pale sage-green leaves, dark copper foliage, and bright silver downy buds. The dry aroma is deeply comforting, releasing immediately distinct traces of sweet bean paste and fresh soy milk. The Soup A luminous, heavy, pale apricot-gold liquor that runs thick and sweet over the tongue with immense clarity. Fragrance & Palate In its youth, the tea bursts with a comforting, savory-sweet aroma of fresh soy milk and beans, balanced by bright spring flowers. Beneath this initial freshness lies a deeply nostalgic, warm mid-palate of dark cacao, dried raffia, and the rustic warmth of a working man’s jacket, finishing with a rich, coating wash of maple syrup. With age, this vibrant bean profile undergoes a rare evolution, transforming into a deep, sour-sweet, and highly coveted dark plum fragrance supported by thick, mineral-rich mountain honey. Spiritual Character The Energy: Mild and neutral. It offers an effortless internal equilibrium that calms a busy mind, relaxes the chest, and settles the physical body into a state of quiet, serene contentment. The Hour: Ideal for lazy summer afternoons when time stretches out, bright sunlit mornings, or long, unhurried outdoor steeps under the early sun.

White Peony’s lower alkali content means it carries virtually no bitterness, allowing you to manipulate temperatures across the session to draw out different structural layers. Vessel: Clear glass vessel or a highly porous clay companion (minimum 120ml interior) Ratio: 4g per 120ml Water Temperature: 85°C – 90°C (185°F – 194°F) for initial infusions; up to 95°C+ (203°F+) for later steeps. First Rinse: 5 seconds to gently awaken the compressed leaf layers without breaking the delicate buds. Steeps: 6–10 successive infusions, beginning with a brief 10-second pour, increasing the time and heat as the session evolves into its deeper timber notes. Teaware Pairing To fully appreciate the majestic blooming shape of the leaves, a clear glass vessel is highly recommended for visual meditation. The Moss-Grown Stone Teapot is the perfect structural companion when you wish to extract the heavy, syrupy textures, cacao depths, and maple syrup undertones of the aged 2022 and 2023 reserves.