Mu Dan Wang 牡丹王 2021

2021 White Peony (Mu Dan Wang) White Tea Cake | Pressed in 2023 | 357g This White Peony tea cake is made from premium “Mu Dan Wang” grade white tea harvested in spring 2021 and traditionally stone-pressed into cakes in 2023. Each cake weighs 357g. The raw material comes from Jinping Village, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province—one of the core highland white tea growing regions in China, known for its clean ecology, high elevation misty environment, and excellent conditions for slow-growing tea leaves rich in aroma and sweetness. Origin & Grade This tea is produced according to the strict White Peony (Mu Dan Wang) picking standard, featuring: One bud with one to two young leaves Plump buds with abundant white down (silver fuzz) A balance between the delicacy of Silver Needle and the structure of White Peony It is made from the Da Bai Hao cultivar (Zhenghe variety), known for its elegant floral aroma, smooth texture, and naturally sweet character. Craftsmanship & Aging The leaves were carefully processed in spring 2021 through traditional withering and natural sun-drying techniques to preserve freshness and active compounds. In 2023, the tea was stone-pressed into cakes using traditional methods, allowing for improved aging potential and more stable long-term transformation. This compression helps the tea develop deeper complexity over time, enhancing sweetness, body, and aromatic integration. Aroma & Taste Profile Dry leaves present a pronounced white tea fragrance with floral sweetness and subtle honeyed fruit notes. The liquor is clear, bright, and silky smooth: Early infusions: Fresh floral aroma with soft white-down fragrance Mid infusions: Richer sweetness and fuller body Later infusions: Long-lasting sweetness with a cooling, lingering throat sensation Overall, the tea delivers a refined profile of freshness, sweetness, softness, and smoothness, combining the vitality of young white tea with excellent aging potential. Aging Potential & Storage This tea is suitable for long-term aging. With time, its profile will evolve from fresh floral notes into deeper honey, dried fruit, and light medicinal undertones, while the texture becomes increasingly smooth and rounded. Proper storage will significantly enhance its complexity and depth over the years.