(Jasmine Pearl) White Peony Tea

Bai Mudan or "White Peony" brews up light in color, gives a delicate fragrance, and is currant-like and sweet in flavor. Being a white tea, Bai Mu Dan leaves are more intact and so take up more room in the cup.

Bai Mu Dan (there are several interpretations of the Mandarin) hails from Fujian Province, China, and is the second plucking of the white tea season of early spring; Silver Needles being the first. The young budsets and leaves display more prominent, "spiky" white hairs, which give the tea its name. Also present are some dark leaves, indicating a light oxidation has occurred. This oxidation also shows that the leaves have not been heated, heat being implemented during the production of all other types of tea to kill or retard enzymes that cause oxidation.

INGREDIENTS

Chinese White Tea*.
*ORGANIC

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

8 OZ CUP

1. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of tea into infuser.
2. Heat water to 190° F (before boiling).
3. Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves.
4. Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
5. 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.