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White Peony

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Description

White tea from the Fujian province of China. White Peony, known locally as Pai Mu Tan, is a delicate tea made from tea buds collected and withered prior to opening. The latest medical findings suggest that white tea may be a more effective cancer fighter than even green tea. These findings have brought white teas to a much wider audience. If you are beginning your exploration of white tea, our 'White A' Cappella' tea will serve a wonderful introduction.

Story

Modern-day white teas can be traced to the 18th Century Qing Dynasty, a time when they were harvested from ordinary tea bushes. White teas differed from green teas in that their processing did not incorporate any steaming or pan-firing. The teas were simply shaped, and allowed to wither. The resulting leaves were thin, small and did not have much silvery-white hair. It wasn't until 1885 that specific varietals of tea bushes were selected to make white teas. The large, silvery-white leaves of the Silver Needle came into being in 1891. And the production of White Peony began around 1922.

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David K.
Feb 17th '10

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"After having checked out a bunch of whites and greens, white peony is still my favorite every-day tea. Not sure why others claim it is weak (maybe they are used to black teas), as it has much more flavor than the revered Silver Needle. The Needle is indeed great, with a very subtle light taste, but Peony is more robust, making a deep golden brew with a hint of sweetness. And, much less $$ than the Needle."
2 votes
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Darlene F.
Jan 15th '10

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"Mild, and a nice evening tea when herbal just isn't what you're looking for."
1 vote
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Kayla E.
Jan 6th '10

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"The white peony was very nice. It is a light tea and quite subtle."
1 vote
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Philip D.
Dec 23rd '09

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"This white tea is very smooth and light in flavor, just the kind I like. I enjoy drinking this tea any time of the day."
[ 7 mins @ 180°F ]
1 vote
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Jason H.
Dec 17th '09

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"White Peony is my second choice with the Symphony winning out. There is no particular reason for this other than personal choice. Both are similar (I find most whites hard to compare) and both are a great evening cup."
1 vote
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Keryn K.
Dec 15th '09

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"i like it. pretty light. im not an expert on white teas but this is a nice, light flavor one"
1 vote

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