2026 Mu Dan Wang

A high-grade Mu Dan Wang from Jinping Village, with abundant down-covered buds, bright floral fragrance and a clear, honeyed sweetness.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	White Tea (Bai Cha 白茶)
Style	Mu Dan Wang / Peony King 牡丹王
Origin	Jinping Village, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, China
Harvest	31 March 2026
Cultivar	Da Bai Hao 大白毫
Picking Standard	Abundant buds with few tender leaves
Leaf Style	Loose leaf

Origin and Character

Mu Dan Wang is the most bud-rich grade within the Bai Mu Dan family, sitting close to Silver Needle in tenderness while retaining enough leaf to add fragrance and body.

The fine down on the buds contributes hao xiang (毫香), the fresh, soft aroma associated with well-made bud-heavy white tea. In the cup, this combines with floral sweetness and a delicate creamy quality.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Bright flowers, fresh bud down and soft honey
Liquor	Clear pale gold
Flavour	Floral, clean and gently honeyed
Mouthfeel	Smooth, delicate and lightly creamy
Finish	Long, pure and sweet

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

Mu Dan Wang occupies a graceful threshold between Silver Needle and leafier white tea. The buds bring purity and softness, while the few tender leaves add fragrance, body and movement across the session. We chose it because it demonstrates that balance can be found not in sameness, but in proportion. Each infusion feels composed and luminous, making this a tea for quiet appreciation rather than hurried evaluation.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	4–5 g per 100 ml	85–90°C	15 sec, then extend gradually
Western	3 g per 250 ml	85–90°C	3 min

For a complete method, read How to Brew White Tea.

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry and odour-free place. Careful storage can soften the fresh floral character and encourage deeper honeyed notes.