Bai Mu Dan Tea
White Peony
Bai Mu Dan is a white tea made from buds and the top two leaves, withered and dried with minimal handling.
Flavor Profile
What does Bai Mu Dan taste like?
Bai Mu Dan is a white tea made from buds and the top two leaves, withered and dried with minimal handling. The cup is soft and mellow with gentle honey sweetness, mild floral notes, and a faint autumn-leaf earthiness. It is forgiving to brew and more affordable than Silver Needle, making it a common entry point into white tea.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian, China
Fujian's Fuding and Zhenghe counties are the classic homes of white tea.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Bai Mu Dan
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Bai Mu Dan
Typical brewed serving
Bai Mu Dan is a low-caffeine white tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Bai Mu Dan Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Bai Mu Dan tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Bai Mu Dan tea?
Bai Mu Dan is a white tea made from buds and the top two leaves, withered and dried with minimal handling. It is also known as White Peony.
Does Bai Mu Dan tea have caffeine?
Yes. Bai Mu Dan is a low-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Bai Mu Dan tea taste like?
Bai Mu Dan is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Floral, and Smooth, with a light body.
How do you brew Bai Mu Dan tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 85–90°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Bai Mu Dan tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Bai Mu Dan; its profile centers on Honeyed, Floral, and Smooth.