Harvest time: early April 2025
Origin: Zhenghe, Fujian, China
Garden height: 710 m
Cultivar: Da Bai
Picking Method: Manual
Authentic white tea from Fujian harvested according to the official standard of one bud with two leaves. This tea offers an extremely smooth and soft texture with a floral aroma of rose and magnolia. The long-lasting taste refreshes with notes of citrus, fresh olives and cucumber.
This wonderful white tea is part of the rich history of Fujian teas. Dried tea leaves smell as beautiful as they look, silky and floral.
Without a doubt, it is one of the most popular white teas from China. However, the origin of his name is not clear. Some say that this is due to the beautiful contrast of soaked small leaves (which turn green) and tea buds (which remain white), resembling a peony flower. Others associate the name with the floral aroma of this white tea.
Preparation – kettle
- 4 g tea
- 200 ml water
- temp. 85°C
- 3 pour-overs: 1.5 min, 2 min, 3 min
Preparation – gaiwan
- 5 g tea
- 100 ml water
- temp. 85°C
- Overflow 4: 30s, 40s, 50s, 100s
Cold brew:
- Quantity: 7 g of tea per 1000 ml of water
- Preparation: Put the tea leaves in water at room temperature, let stand for 15 minutes and then refrigerate for 7 hours. Strain the drink and drink within 24-48 hours.
Serving tip: If desired, you can additionally decorate the finished tea with fresh mint leaves, slices of lemon, orange or other fruit of your choice.
