White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) White Tea from Mrs. Bai
Place: Pinglin District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Cultivar: Chinsin Oolong
Year Crop: Spring 2023
Tea Makers: The Bai Family
Profile: Floral white tea with sweet light honey notes, smooth lingering finish.
Jacob, our gracious host, introduced us to a stunningly intricate white tea, along with a selection of other remarkable teas from their family-owned tea farm. His mother personally ventured into the fields to delicately hand-pluck these tea leaves. Moved by her dedication, the family unanimously decided that all proceeds from this special tea would support Mrs. Bai, Jacob's mother. Hand-plucking tea leaves demands immense labor, time, and skill. The leaves in this white tea are exceptionally whole and beautiful, a testament to the meticulous care they received.
Story
The Bai Family has a longstanding history in the art of tea, spanning five generations. The youngest generation today, was initially discouraged from entering the family's tea trade. Instead Jacob and his brother Sun pursued their education while fostering a love for surfing in Yilan, Taiwan. However, as their parents' health declined, their family’s legacy became front of mind and stirred something within them. Conversations with close friends led to a pivotal decision: to return to their home and embrace the tea heritage of their family.
Yet their journey wasn't just about preserving tradition; it was about blending it with modern cultivation practices. With their father as their guide, Jacob and Sun sought to infuse traditional techniques with contemporary science, creating teas that were not only steeped in history but also crafted with precision.
Now we invite you to indulge in this same legacy and order some of the Bai Family’s Tea brought to you exclusively by My Tea Places.
Net Wt: 15g (Loose Leaf Tea)
Ingredients: White Tea
*It comes in an elegant black tin with an encouraging card
Don’t forget to try the Wenshan Baozhong Oolong Competition Grade by the Bai Family as well.
White Peony Brewing Instructions:
Steep in glass or ceramic teapot or gaiwan
White Peony Brewing Instructions:
Infuse 2.5g or 3g of loose leaf tea in 6oz-8oz of water at 185°F-190°F for 1 minute (infuse multiple times). Rinse the tea leaves for 5 seconds with the hot water before the first infusion.
