One bud with two leaves, peony-like open leaves when wet. Represents the middle grade of Fujian white tea tradition.
How to brew Bai Mu Dan gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Bai Mu Dan.
Water temperature90°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions20s → 30s → 45s → +15s
Best time to drinkAfternoon
TypeChinese White tea
More White teas
- Bai Hao Yin Zhen — Morning / Afternoon
- Shou Mei — Afternoon
- Gong Mei — Afternoon
- Ya Bao — Evening