Bai MuDan or White Peony tea is a lightly oxidized white tea produced with the same minimal processing as Silver Needle, and the main difference is that Silver Needle contains only the unopened buds, while White Peony includes one or two freshly-opened leaves as well as the buds. When brewed, White Peony presents a pale yellow-orange color of liquid like Silver Needle tea, but with a richer flavor.

Summary

Plucking Standard: One bud with one leaf or one bud with two leaves

Dry Leaf: Straight tea buds covered by white fine hairs, and the tea leaves with grey green or dark green color

Aroma: Pekoe and delicate fragrance

Liquor: Clear and bright yellow orange color

Taste: Fresh, mellow and slightly sweet

Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight; keep ventilated

Shelf Life: The aged the better