Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring)

Wang Mingxia

Type: White Tea
Origin: Guanyang, Fuding, Fujian Province, China
Cultivar: Fu Ding Da Bai & Da Hao
Elevation: 680m
Steeping instructions: 100˚C / 212˚F Gongfu style: 5g : 120-150ml, 30s for 3 infusions, then increment by 5s per infusion Western style: 5g : 400ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 5g : 400ml Boiling: 5g : 1000ml, 2min + 1min each time
Website: https://myteapal.store/products/2016-aged-bai-mu-dan-white-peony-tea-biscuit

Description: This tea comes from old tea trees over 40 years old in Guanyang Town, a renowned micro-region in Fuding, known for producing some of the highest quality white teas. The leaves were harvested in spring 2016, following the one bud, two leaves picking standard of second-grade Bai Mu Dan. Before being compressed into biscuit-shaped cakes (each around 5 grams), the tea was stored in loose-leaf form under relatively dry conditions. Bai Mu Dan (白牡丹, "White Peony") is crafted from silvery buds and tender young leaves, typically using a one-bud, one-to-two-leaves standard. It ranks just below Silver Needle in terms of picking standard, as Silver Needle consists only of buds. Bai Mu Dan is widely appreciated among white tea drinkers for its slightly stronger and more floral profile compared to Silver Needle, while still maintaining a balanced, sweet, and refreshing taste.

Shipped in August 2023

Member posts

Maria

1y ago

Very interesting session in the park today. Just going by feeling since we had no service. Ended up having to push this Bai Mu Dan to really long steeps because my gaiwan was too small. But I still got it to a good place… more

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

floral
honeysuckle
sweet
honey

Renilde Barczuk

2y ago

Very nice tea. The first time I actually tasted marzipan in tea! 😊🍵

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Lente) from MyTeaPal Club

honing
abrikoos
marsepein
tijm

Katherine

2y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Drinking this up!

berries
sweet
clay

Christian Wicks

2y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

honey

Sunflower13

2y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

I like the taste of this tea, but it’s too mild for me.

sweet
honey

Myr

2y ago

I’m really enjoying learning about white teas. This one was elegant and sweet. I could have continued the steeps but had to go pick out new flooring with my husband, so I am using the leaves for a cold brew overnight.… more

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Very lovely tea…sweet, fragrant, not overpowering.

sweet
honey
linden
warm earth
nectar

Katherine

2y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

sweet
clay
woody
vanilla
raspberry
pastries
metal
astringent

Matthew

3y ago

A wonderful tea session last night, dedicated to a stunning and complex tea. Very happy with this experience 😁

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Eyes - Dry Leaf: compressed leaves with clearly defined, plump, hairy buds Nose - Dry Leaf: ripe stone fruits, marzipan, honey, spices, and a little bit of slate Nose - Wet Leaf:… more

honey
vanilla
marzipan
floral
orchid
sage
orange blossom
cinnamon

Jenn archbold

3y ago

This aged Bai Mu Dan suited me very well. Long steeps brought out linden leaf, honey, marzipan, and even hibiscus. Qi was gentle and calming, and the steeps look like they will last well beyond my 9-12 session. Kind of… more

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

honey
pandan
linden leaf
hibiscus
fruity

Joe Edison

3y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Good tea, but wouldn’t seek it out. Doesn’t have nearly as many notes as the Aged Shou Mei did.

Tea Muro 🍵🐱

3y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Second tea from the white teas. I chose the second cake compressed tea. I can't tell if Aged Shou Mei is better than this one or if Bai Mu Dan is better, so rating both teas with 4… more

floral
sweet
honey
woody
cherry
berry

Julia Miller

3y ago

Another wonderful MYPClub virtual tasting session! As reccomended, I am going to take these leaves and boil them to extract a brew for tomorrow. Happy Weekend everyone!

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Session with myteapal club virtual tasting. So much fun, great conversation! An excellent tea, I prefer the sweetness of the Shou Mei more. My lower score of this tea does not me… more

spinach
green beans
zucchini
vegetal
sweet
honey
woody
brass
pepper

Maria

3y ago

A lobely session today with the TeaPals. Very impressed with this Aged Bai Mu Dan. Used the full brick in my tea pot with about 120mls of water; I’m thinking next time I will use it in one of my gaiwans and reduce the wa… more

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

Delightful Bai Mu Dan. I think aging has greatly improved it; I’m usually iffy on Bai Mu Dans but this was amazing.

floral
honey
vegetal

Katherine

3y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

sweet
berries
floral
woody

Christian Wicks

3y ago

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

floral
honey
berry

Kurt Johansen

3y ago

Aged white is one of my favorites, so I expect this to be a high rating month. Starting off strong!

Aged Bai Mu Dan (2016 Spring) from MyTeaPal Club

0 TDS distilled water with TeaCurious Autumn recipe to make 115 TDS water. Very nice tea. Steeps 2 & 3 were a bit odd, having a very different aroma and flavor profile that I stru… more

dried cherry
raspberry
floral
woody