Character: Tea buds unfurl to release their mild springtime tea flavor. In terms of the world's rarest teas, hand rolled Pai Mu Tan ranks amongst the most difficult to come by. Only a few thousand kilos are produced per year. This magnificent white tea is made in accordance with his ancient recipe and opens with light, greenish notes, subtle tones of grass, wheat and ultra faint green apple on the finish. An incredible tea - brew a pot and make a wish.
Country of Origin: China
Region: Fuding - Fujian Province
Grade: Hand rolled Pai Mu Tan
Altitude: 2500' ft. above sea level
Manuf. Type: Traditional handmade
Infusion: Pale green
Ingredients: Luxury white tea
Hot Tea: This tea is best enjoyed by pouring 180F/90C water over the leaves (6-8 pearls into your cup) for 3 minutes (longer=stronger). Don't remove the leaves. Can be infused repeatedly 2-3 times using higher temperatures & shorter infusions until flavor is exhausted.
Iced Tea: Pour 1 1/4 cups of hot water over 25-30 pearls of tea and steep for 5 minutes. Pour into pitcher while straining leaves, add ice and top up with cold water to make a quart of iced tea. Garnish and sweeten to taste.