This 2010 Fuding White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) White Tea Cake hails from Fujian Province, the legendary birthplace of Chinese white tea.

Among China’s six major tea categories, white tea is cherished for its delicate, mellow character and is suitable for all ages.

Its production involves only withering and drying, without frying or rolling, preserving the tea’s natural flavors to the greatest extent.

Types of Fuding White Tea

Fuding white tea can be categorized into four main types: Silver Needle, White Peony, Shoumei, and Gongmei. Each type has unique characteristics that contribute to the richness of White Peony tea.

About White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)

This tea cake is a White Peony (Bai Mu Dan), made from one tender bud and two young leaves that resemble peony petals, hence its name.

For white tea enthusiasts, it combines the best qualities of all four types of white tea. It offers the fresh, sweet flavor of Silver Needle along with the rich aroma of Shoumei and Gongmei.

Its fragrance is delicate and refreshing, and its taste is naturally sweet and clean.

Health Benefits

Polyphenols & L-theanine

White Peony, one of the finest white teas, is rich in polyphenols and L-theanine. With its low caffeine content and gentle nature, it is perfectly suited as a tea for restful sleep.

These compounds help enhance the tea’s health benefits. They support relaxation, cellular health, and overall well-being.

Aging & Flavonoids

When stored under suitable conditions, white tea naturally matures over time. Its inner components gradually transform, and the content of certain flavonoids may increase during the aging process.

Flavonoids are renowned for their antioxidant properties (which help slow aging), anti-inflammatory effects, and potential cardiovascular benefits. For this reason, white tea aged over seven years has earned the cherished nickname "Women's Tea" among tea drinkers.

Aging Development & Taste Profile

The natural aging process transforms the tea’s inner components, developing a complexity and depth not found in freshly harvested white tea.

Taste Profile

This tea offers a balanced flavor: fresh sweetness from young buds, aromatic depth from older leaves, and a rich, mellow body that unfolds gradually with each sip.

On the palate, it is silky smooth, full-bodied, and mellow. It leaves a long-lasting, sweet aftertaste.

Brewing Methods

This aged white tea is versatile in brewing methods. It can be lightly steeped to highlight its fresh sweetness, slowly infused to unlock its complex aroma, or gently simmered to extract a richer, more robust flavor.

In any method, aged white tea perfectly showcases its unique taste and fragrance.

Brewing Tips

• Use filtered water at 100°C (212°F) for light steeping.
• Gradually increase the infusion time to unlock more aroma.
• Gentle simmering enhances body and sweetness for a richer experience.

Perfect for Beginners & Experts

The 2010 Fuding White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) White Tea Cake offers tea lovers a comprehensive taste of authentic, aged tea from its place of origin.

Chinese white tea is also an excellent choice for beginners. Whether for flavor or ease of brewing, it is a friendly and approachable option for everyone.

Not sure if this tea suits your taste? Try a sample and follow our brewing guide.

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