An exquisite Bai Mu Dan white tea from Northern Taiwan.  Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, is traditionally a white tea from Fujian, China comprised of both buds and leaves.  Although white tea is somewhat rare in Taiwan, this tea is exceptional.  Minimally processed, this beautifully fluffy tea has large, unadulterated leaves and delicate, downy buds. The tea brews a pale beige and gives off sweet aromas of flowers and mushrooms.  The flavor is smooth with hints of vanilla, fresh cut flowers, and sugar cane that coat your tongue and give way to a lasting herbal finish with zero bitterness or astringency.  A great tea to sip when trying to settle the mind and calm the body.

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A unique pressed tea cake made from Shou Mei grade white tea grown near the town of Fuding in Fujian Province of China.  This tea cake is made from larger and lower grade leaves than some other white teas, like Bai Mu Dan and Silver needle, but is no less delicious.  Large green, tan, and brown leaves are pressed tightly with large, fuzzy buds making for a striking and alluring appearance.  This Shou Mei brews a full bodied liquor with earthy, sweet flavors.  A slight floral aroma accompanies a smooth mouth feel with hints of porcini mushrooms and a lingering herbal finish.  This is an excellent tea for aging.  The stronger, earthy and herbal flavors will blend and mellow over time and the overall flavor will become sweeter with each year.  A great tea to drink now or in 10 years!

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