2016 THREE WHITES | white

A decade in the making, 2016 THREE WHITES is a Bai Mu Dan style white tea from Long Kou Farm in Liuzhon, Guangxi. Sometimes called "White Peony," Bai Mu Dan is defined by its one white, downy bud and two leaves with silvery-haired undersides which are hallmarks of the Da Bai cultivar, literally "large white." Withered and then baked dry, this Bai Mu Dan is exceptional on its own, but add in the flavor and aromatic complexity of ten years of aging and you have something truly special. Expect a mellow sweetness, silky body, and the gentle complexity that only time can build. vintage — spring 16' style — bai mu dan cultivar(s) — da bei (big white) region — liuzhou, guangxi, china locale — long kou farm producer — mingfu lei nomenclature — "white" (白) — "peony" (牡丹) STEEPING PARAMETERS (use freshly boiled spring water) modern, large format [300 ml+ vessel — BOLI, large teapot] 4 grams — 190°F (88°C) — 3 minutes traditional, small format [150 ml- vessel — kyusu, small teapot] 4 grams — 190°F (88°C) — 10 seconds (no rinse) +30-45 seconds each additional steep