A young monk asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:
– Sifu, what tea is capable of cooling one down during the hot summer days and warming one up during the cold nights in the mountains?
– It's Bai Mudan White Tea. This tea is healthy and mellow, and the slightly sweet taste makes it easy to enjoy.
Our Organic "White Peony" Bai Mudan White Tea is made of Shi Sheng Miao – a cultivar local to Yunnan. It differs from other cultivars in that it is grown from seeds rather than cuttings. The tea garden is situated at an elevation of 1,800 meters, surrounded by forest, and receives ample rainfall and fog, creating a pristine environment that requires no fertilizer.
The tea buds of our White Peony tea are strong and thick. White hair-covered buds emerge amidst the dark green leaves with a delicate, fresh aroma. Brewing reveals a clear, almond-yellow tea soup. The tea is light, clear, and refreshing. Its mellow mouthfeel combines with a soft soy milk finish.
"White Peony" is an excellent choice for those seeking to experience the unique flavor of white tea. It stands between the subtle aroma and delicate freshness of Silver Needles and the ripe, mellow taste of Shou Mei. This way, it combines the best of both worlds.
Wuliang Mountain ("Endless Mountain") is a famous tea-growing region near Pu'er City in Yunnan. It has been a source of high-quality tea for a long time. Here is how the ancients described this land: "Its towering heights penetrate the clouds; one can't climb it; its surface is so vast one can't measure it." According to the legend, tea cultivation in the region began more than 2000 years ago. Then, the mythical Zhuge Liang taught people how to grow and process tea leaves. Although this might be hard to prove, the local Yi minority claims they have cultivated tea on the mountain's slopes for 60 generations now.
Wuliang Mountain has a unique tea-growing environment. Tall and majestic, stretching for hundreds of miles, it reaches above 3,000 meters above sea level. Its lowest point is still above 1,000 meters. The abundant rainfall and mild climate form a natural surrounding veiled in clouds and mists throughout the year. The tea gardens mainly consist of old wild trees. They're scattered in a belt of 1,600 - 2,200 meters above sea level. The superior natural conditions create a unique terroir for the locally-grown tea.
The producer of our White Peony Tea, Mr. Yang, is a tea farmer living in Pu'er, Yunnan. He is a well-experienced, knowledgeable, creative, and curious tea master. He loves innovation and isn't afraid to experiment.
Brewing guidelines:
185℉ / 85℃ 
1g per 70-100ml 
3-5min
1g per 20ml 10sec + 5sec for each subsequent infusion