2017 King White Peony White Tea Angel Cake Bai Mu Dan
King Grade Aged White Peony Cake – 7-Year Treasure from Fuding
Sourced from the heart of white tea’s true origin—Fuding County in Fujian Province—this King Grade White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) cake is an exceptional expression of aged white tea. Crafted by one of the most respected white tea producers in the region, this tea has been aged for eight years, reaching the age at which white tea is considered a treasured medicinal and cultural gem in the Chinese tea community.
This particular tea comes from Diantou Township, the most prestigious white tea-producing area in Fuding county, located at the highest elevations where the pristine air and rich soil nurture some of the finest tea bushes. During Victoria's visit to the remote mountain tea base, Victoria explored the cultivation fields and production facilities, and spent time with the company’s founder—an esteemed tea master who holds the rare national title of Great Tea Making Master, awarded by the Chinese authorities.
Victoria fully endorses their tea-making philosophy, which emphasizes organic cultivation, traditional craftsmanship, and mindful aging. This integrity is reflected in every sip of the tea and every layer of its complex character.
This 8-year aged White Peony cake embodies all the hallmarks of premium aged white tea. It unveils the floral fragrance known as Hao Xiang, a rare and sought-after note found in well-aged silver needles and highest grade white peony. The flavor is deep and nuanced, offering gentle hints of grain, jujube (red dates), and a whisper of vanilla. The liquor is juicy, mellow, and full-bodied, with a lingering sweetness that stimulates the palate and evokes a sense of calm satisfaction.
Aged white tea is also revered in Chinese folk tradition for its health-supporting properties, believed to nourish the body and support wellness over time.
This is a rare delicacy—an essential addition to any white tea connoisseur’s collection and a perfect introduction to the beauty of aged tea.
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Additional Info
Origin: Fuding, Fujian province, China
Harvest: April 2017. Cake pressed 2020.
Bush Varietal: Fuding Da Bai, also known as Hua Cha No.1
Tasting Profile
Floral and fruity, juicy, very smooth, has notes of dates, and melon with a vanilla sweetness.
Steeping Guide
210oF, 5g for 6oz of spring/filtered water, adjust to taste, 1minute, up to 10 steeps. We advise against the use of tap water as well as distilled water.