White tea from Fujian, China. White Peony, also known as Pai Mu Tan, is a sweet, mild tea made from unopened tea buds, as well as the two newest leaves to sprout. Warm and floral like fruit blossoms. Golden liquor, succulent floral-fruit flavor.
Customers use these reviews to describe their experience with White Peony, including flavor, aroma, preparation preferences, strength, and how the tea fits into daily routines. Browse the full review history page by page to compare tasting notes, steeping tips, and favorite ways to enjoy this tea.
Good tea with mild flavor - great for white tea lovers. Just as a side note - I ordered 6oz, and it's a huge bag! Unfortunately, Adagio changed its packaging, and my tea arrived in a bag that didn't have a zipper closure. That's a bummer, because it's going to air out and lose flavor that way. Minus a star for cheapo packaging!
Light and subtle flavor. Its not my favorite but I fing it nice a soothing.
This is my standard day-to-day tea. I probably drink about 2 litres a day.
It is generally a resilient tea that can be brewed multiple times and is generally forgiving about brew time.
Delicious and something that you can drink for a long time without getting sick of.
This one surprised me, I didn't think I would like it but it's become one of my preferred teas to drink.
Amazing. A stellar harvest of the tea leaves produces the most subtle flavor.
I found another white tea favorite. This is almost like silver needle as far as flavor, but stronger. I just cant get as many steeps out of it as I can with silver needle. White peony wont disappoint anyone who is a fan of white tea.
Drinking that right now, its a little stronger than silver needle or snowbud and produces a darker liquor but its great once in a while
Simple white, nothing spectacular. Seems a little more vegetal than the White Symphony.
Very light and refreshing tea with a hint of something hard to describe...other than to say it tastes like the scent of a peony.
Somewhat more flavorful than Silver Needle and not as spendy. It has become the go-to tea. Mild without being washed out, flaovorful without being grassy. Seems to be better if about 1/2 more more than recommended is used in brewing.
Usually 2-3 infusions which helps spread the cost
Excellent starter white... would recommend to newbie or seasoned tea drinker
It is a mild tea whose flavor is a little stronger than silver needle.
I am new to white teas, but I found that white peony is a great tea to have at hand
Subtle but well worth getting to know. Not a flavor that comes to meet you but ultimately satisfying once you discover it.
Silver needle is my favorite white tea however white peony has a similar taste and is affordable.
A cup of this tea is a cup of heaven. Very light yet powerful aroma.
we thought this tea was flavorless. we did not like this at all
One of the loveliest white teas! This has such a delicate flavor but it's there. I like this plain with a tea cookie.
I'm relatively new to white tea, but this tea was light and refreshing. I actually steeped it more than once and it was acceptable. A good starter's white tea.
This tea is quality, nothing short but spectacular as with all Adagio products. I love this light tea with breakfast, it settles my stomach and tastes amazing.
White Peony is very delicate and pleasant. I really appreciate the light floral flavor it offers.
I've had other offerings of this tea elsewhere and adagio just gets it right every time. If you like silver needle but also what a little 'kick' get this one. Its more all around.
a lovely delicate tea. I would recommend this tea to white tea drinkers.
Very good. Lighter flavor than the silver needle tea and less expensive. A nice alternative.
Just perfect for afternoons at work. I can usually get three infusions and still have great taste. Highly recommend.
Not one of my favorites. It has a very subtle taste. It's not terrible, but not the greatest. Granted, this is the first white tea I've had. I tend toward black and dark oolong teas.
White teas are some of my favorites. White Peony is no exception.
My favorite white tea ever,my best daily tea.Subtle yet flavorfull , a must for everyone.
Nice and light tasting. I like to have this tea in the early afternoon.
white tea is so good for us and this is yummy. Delicate and lightly scented/flavored. A very nice tea.
Delicate, distinctive flavor. Definitely will enjoy again.
Delicious, smooth, and flavorful. I like to use more than is recommended per cup.
Nice light white tea. A very mellow flavor to drink without added sweetner or additions.
I found it to be a nice lite cup of tea a very smooth blend the tatse was nice but not to overpowering i recomend it as a starter tea in my opion its well worth the money
This tea is about as good as it gets, as far from harsh as possible
Peony is very soft note in background - essentially a middle-of-the-road white tea. Definitely not the best but not bad either.
This tea will remain in my repertoire always for its smooth, light taste and fragrance. I love having it as a choice in the afternoon when I don't want much caffeine but need a little lift, or on cold days when I can't seem to get enough hot liquids in the morning but have had my usual 2 cups of black tea.
I found this white tea to be bolder and more flavorful than either silver needle or snowbud. Highly recommended.
This tea is soothing and is good for a late afternoon or evening drink. It has a nice silky smooth texture.
This tea is wonderful. I haven't tried the other white teas that adagio has to offer, so I don't have much of a comparisson, but I love this one. Perfect in the afternoon.
This is my favorite of all the white teas. It is not whimpy like some of them.
It's hard to go wrong with a white tea. Good taste, low cost.
This was my forst white tea and WOW! This has a wonderful, light and sweet flavor, perfect for evenings when you are winding down from a long day. I see myself re-ordering this tea many times!
Nice, light tea. I brewed the recommended 7 minutes with about 3 teaspoons of the tea in my Ingenuitea and it came out sweet and flavorful. Doesn't pack a punch like a black tea, but a great introduction to the world of white teas. Very nice! The more I sip, the more I love it!
Ok, I feel this tea has the same review and attributes as the Silver Needle except for a few minor tweaks. The only difference is in lieu of the crispiness and apple undertones, it is replaced with a creaminess. All White Peony teas remind me of a Chardonnay wine; the creaminess, the light buttery texture [or in tea’s case, mouth feel]. You can only really detect a minor mouth feel with Adagio’s White Peony, not like Steven Smith Teamaker’s which is a little more pronounced.
The aroma is very similar, but with more of a butter-cream mixed in with the fruit…it is a gauzy, transparent creaminess. I realize this description may sound like an oxymoron, but it fits.
The longer this tea steeps, it just slightly improves; it does not get strong or bitter at all.
The aftertaste is where the butter and cream show up for the party, but stays in the background. There is a slight linger on the tongue but dissipates quickly like a light breeze.
In conclusion, I do like and enjoy this tea, but there are better iterations out on the market, one in particular, Steven Smith Teamaker…his tea is absolutely delicious and sublime leaving you with wanting more. I would concur with other tea enthusiasts out there, Adagio Teas is a good starter for beginners wanting to steep themselves in the enjoyment and world of tea.
Update: My initial taste and review stands [1st infusion only], however, as with the Silver Needle, I used a smaller cup with less water and the flavor intensified. With this varietal, you can tell the difference between 1st and 2nd flush; because White Peony is considered the 2nd flush where as Silver Needle is the 1st flush and only the buds, therefore, this has a hint more “green” taste to it, since it is mixed in with the two top leaves along with the buds it possess the “green tea” characteristics. It is still delicious and delightful. I highly recommend this tea and brand.
A good floral white tea. Not quite as good as the jasmine silver needle, but a good budget substitute. Would order again.
I did enjoy this tea, but the taste was a bit too suttle for my liking. I had to put more than 2 teaspoons of the tea leaves in each cup to even get a slight flavoring. This tea is good for someone that does not like too much flavor, but enjoys an occasional hot beverage.
This is my favorite everyday white tea. The recommended steep times are a bit high. Good for two steeps.
White peony is my favorite everyday tea. It is refreshing, sweet, and flavorful. I love it hot or iced, and it is not as finnicky as other teas in terms of temperature and steeping time. It reminds me to take a deep breath, be calm, and enjoy the little things in life.
I would definitely say this is my preferred unflavored white tea. It's subtle, but there is still a sweetness to it that I really like.