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High Mountain Flower White Peony from Dagan
White Peony (Bai Mudan) (Chinese: 高山花香白牡丹, pinyin: Gāoshān huāxiāng bái mǔdān) is one of the most famous varieties of white tea. This delicate tea is renowned for its mellow flavor and soothing aroma. The 2024 White Peony harvest from Dagang village, located in the mountains of Fujian Province, is particularly noteworthy.
Highland origin
The tea bushes used to make this Bai Mudan tea grow on high-altitude plantations. The altitude provides ideal conditions for tea cultivation: clean mountain air, mineral-rich soil, and abundant sunlight. All these factors contribute to the development of the tea's unique aroma and flavor.
Floral scent
The name "Gaoshan Huaxiang" (High Mountain Flower) reflects the distinctive floral aroma of this tea. In the cup, notes of jasmine, honey, and a light fruity sweetness unfold. The tea's aroma is delicate, elegant, and very pleasant.
Mild taste
The taste of White Peony from Dagan is soft, rounded, and sweet. It lacks bitterness or astringency, making it ideal for lovers of soft and delicate teas. The finish is long and pleasant, with light mineral notes.
Medicinal properties
White tea, like other types of tea, has numerous beneficial properties. It's rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from free radicals. Furthermore, white tea can help lower cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health, and boost immunity.
How to brew
To brew White Peony, it's recommended to use water at a temperature of approximately 80-85 degrees Celsius. Steep the tea for 3-5 minutes, depending on the desired strength. This tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
High Mountain Floral White Peony from Dagan is an exquisite tea that will delight lovers of delicate and aromatic beverages. Its soft taste, elegant aroma, and beneficial properties make it an ideal choice for everyday drinking and special occasions.
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Name in Chinese
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高山花香白牡丹 |
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Pinyin
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Gāoshān huāxiāng bái mǔdān |
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English name
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Alpine white tea with floral flavor |
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Translation
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Alpine white tea with floral aroma |
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Tea variety
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Бай Му Дань |
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Country
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Китай |
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District
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Fuan (Chinese: 福安, pinyin fú'ān) |
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Provinces
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Фуцзянь (福建) |
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Habitat
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Даган (大岗, dàgǎng) |
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A variety of tea tree (bush)
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Da Bai Hao |
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White Peony (Chinese: 白牡丹, pinyin: báimǔdān) (Bai Mudan) is one of the most exquisite and ancient varieties of white tea from China. It received its name due to the delicate white hairs covering the young leaves, which resemble blossoming peony buds. Its history is shrouded in many legends passed down from generation to generation. One of the most famous tells the story of how this unique drink appeared in the world.
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