What is White Tea?
White tea is defined by a unique processing technique that has only about 220 years of undisputed history. Traditionally, freshly picked leaves and buds are wilted under shade to lose moisture; then, they are exposed to the sun for fermentation and drying. The tea makers are mindful about adjusting the leaves to catch the sun at the right angle while allowing wind to blow under the leaves to cool them down. The loose-leaf teas are then finished by baking to dry with charcoal ash on bamboo trays, though if the sun is strong enough, the tea is dried by the sun.
Learn more about White tea with our Tea Fundamentals.
About Our Bai Mu Dan
Origin: Dian Tou, Fu Ding, Fu Jian Province, China (~500m elevation)
The official second grade of white tea, Bai Mu Dan, consists of one fat bud and two leaves. The Wild Little Veggie Bai Mu Dan is a viscous, full-bodied white tea made from rare small-leaf indigenous heirloom trees.
Wild Harvest
Harvested from trees that have not been interfered with by humans before plucking. These are wild trees.
Tasting the 2023 Vintage
The 2023 vintage has notes of Osmanthus flower and napa cabbage with underlying layer of fresh melon.
Share Our Passion
If you love this guided tasting, join us monthly with our Educational Tea Club! We deep dive into two teas a month over Zoom. You'll be able to participate live and ask questions and taste the tea together with our community.
Example Curriculum
What You'll Need
To get the most out of this session, we advise having a gong fu brewing set up ready to brew along with. A Gai Wan, Fairness Pitcher, Strainer, and Three Sip Cup is recommended.
You can purchase Tea Drunk teaware here.
