Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Bai Mu Dan

White Peony or Bai Mu Dan is said to have got its name from its one bud and leaves plucked, which are similar in appearance to white peony flower petals.   It is a fuller and less expensive white tea as it contains more leaves and some buds, generally from the Dai Bai tea bush.   Bai Mu Dan is often used for making flavored white teas.

Bai Mu Dan
 Type:  White Tea     Producing Country: China      Preparation:  85°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  The leaves have a strong scent of dried fruits.  They also are herbaceous and spicy.
Wet Leaf:  The wet infusion is faintly floral and fruity.   
Liquor:      Although the amber tea is fuller, it is not ample.  It has slight astringency and a note of cocoa.

Tee Score: 3 out of 5