White Peony
352
reviews
rating
88
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.
"Great tea but pretty procey for what you get. I would get again."
"My favorite white tea so far, delicious, cheap and a very complex yet appealing flavor. Highly recommened. "
"A very nice light tea for the morning or early afternoon."
"Very mild tea. Almost too mild. It's best not to couple with food unless you just want something warm to drink. It doesn't taste bad, but don't skimp on the amount that you include per cup."
"This white tea has the cucumbery flavor and smoothness you'd expect of a white tea, but not the underlying sweetness of, say, the white symphony. A good cheaper alternative to the more expensive white teas for daily enjoyment."
"This is a nice delicate white tea. I like to mix it with balck blueberry for a great treat."


