S-CN-005
Jasmine White Peony
茉莉白牡丹
Scented bud-and-leaf white, from Fujian, China.
Scented and blended tea
Jasmine White Peony is strongest on floral, sweetness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: jasmine, peach, cut hay, honey. A modern craft specialty merging traditional northern Fujian White Peony plucking with classical Fuzhou flower-scenting heritage. Favoured by contemporary white tea enthusiasts who appreciate soft floral scents balanced by textural mouthfeel.
Also known as Moli Bai Mu Dan and Jasmine Bai Mudan.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Fujian, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Fuding Da Hao and Jasminum sambac
- Harvest
- Spring leaf, scented summer
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- 8 to 18%
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- bud and leaf
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- worthwhile
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: withering, then gentle baking, then repeated scenting with fresh jasmine blooms, then final low-fire drying.
Caffeine
A cup of Jasmine White Peony carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 40 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 80 to 85 °C | 2.5 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 4.5 g | 85 to 90 °C | 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s, 90 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- afternoon
- relaxing
- social
Pairs with pastry, fruit and salads. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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