White Peony

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More About White Peony

White Peony is a white tea from Malawi, hand-picked at Satemwa Tea Estate in the Shire Highlands in Malawi. Grown at 1,000 meters above sea level, the tea bushes thrive among rolling fields and mahogany forests. This tea can be seen as the Malawian counterpart to the traditional Chinese Bai Mu Dan.

The infusion shines a golden yellow, releasing a sweet, fruity aroma. Its flavour carries a gentle, honey-like sweetness, bright notes of nectarine and meadow flowers, and a hint of spice.

White Peony is delightful served hot, yet equally refreshing as an iced tea.

Characteristics

Bijkomende informatie

Tea Class:	White tea
Producer:	Satemwa
Country Of Origin:	Malawi
Year Of Harvest:	2021
Ingredients:	Camellia Assamica
Tasting Profile:	Floral, Fruity, Sweet
Caffeine:	Yes

Brewing Tips

Quantity of tea leaves: 3 gram
Temperature of water: 80° – 90°
Infusion time: 2 minutes
Maximum number of infusions: 2 times

Begin by heating water to 80-90°C, the ideal temperature range to unlock the delicate and nuanced flavours of White Peony. For a Western-style brew, place about 3 grams of White Peony leaves into your teapot or infuser (about 250 ml), ensuring there is ample space for the leaves to expand and release their essence. Pour the heated water over the leaves, fully covering them, and let them steep for 2 minutes for the initial infusion.

Enjoy up to two infusions, maintaining the water temperature at 80-90°C and slightly extending the brewing time for the second infusion to fully appreciate the tea’s complex profile.

If you are brewing it using the Eastern gong fu cha method, use around 3-5 g of leaf for your gaiwan or small teapot (around 120 ml). This method will reveal the tea’s intricate layers and bring out its delicate, refreshing flavours.

No matter the brewing technique, White Peony will consistently deliver a beautiful infusion with a sweet and refreshing taste.

Read more about how to brew a delicious cup of tea.

Tasting Profile

White Peony offers a delightful sensory experience with its sweet, honey-like flavour and hints of crisp nectarine and summer herbs and blossoms with spicy undertones. The dry leaves, varying from green to brown, emit a sweet, fruity aroma with notes of sauna, raspberry leaves, and meadow flowers.

Upon rinsing, the aroma develops into floral, wild honey, dried fruit, and zesty citrus notes. The golden infusion is pleasantly sweet, soft, and refreshing, while the aftertaste is long-lasting with a juicy mouthfeel.

Storage

Properly storing the White Peony tea leaves is crucial to retain its freshness and flavor. The key is to protect them from the elements that can compromise their quality: air, heat, light, and moisture.

Read more about how to store loose-leaf tea.