white Origin: Fuding, Fujian — China

White Peony (Bai Mudan)

Buds plus young leaves: fuller-bodied white tea with the same melon sweetness and a floral top note.

Essential Brewing Parameters

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Water Temperature

80–85°C (176–185°F)

Do not overheat — preserve aromatics

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Steep Duration

3–4 min

Decant fully to prevent over-extraction

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Dose & Resteeps

2 tsp (4–5 g) · 3 steeps

Low-medium (~20 mg)

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Quick Steeping Timer

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About Brewing White Peony (Bai Mudan)

The added leaves give White Peony a rounder body than Silver Needle and a bit more heat tolerance — the everyday white tea. Second and third infusions turn fruitier; many drinkers prefer them to the first. Aged versions (3+ years) darken toward honey and dried fruit, which is where white tea collectors live.

Western Mug vs Gaiwan Sessions

The numbers above optimize for a standard Western mug (8–12 oz). If brewing Gongfu style in a gaiwan, double the leaf dose (5–7 g per 100 ml), use boiling or near-boiling water, and reduce steep times to 15–30 seconds for 6–8 distinct infusions. Read the full Gongfu breakdown →