* Artisan Quality · Pure Leaf Teas · Fresh * 100% Organic * USDA Organic * Brews 60 Cups * Certified Organic by QAI Origin - Fujian, China Also known as "Bai Mudan", White Peony is an organic, popular white tea. White Tea Known as "Bai Cha" in Chinese, white teas are made only from the newly sprouted "buds" and young leaves of the tea plant. The leaf hair "down" on these leaves provides a honey texture to the brew. The leaves are dried in direct sun with minimal or no oxidation. There are several grades of White Peony made and are distinguished by the age of the plants, season and quality of leaves. Fujian Fujian Province, known as "Min", is situated along China"s southeastern coast. Fujian"s mild, humid, subtropical and marine climate is especially conducive to tea cultivation. Fujian tea has a 1,600 year history. The earliest written record of tea production in Fujian is kept on a stone tablet at the "Lian Hua Feng" (Lotus Peak) in Nan"an County. Varietal & Technique Original White teas are native to areas of China"s Fujian province. In particular, Zhenghe and Fuding countries are recognized as traditional white tea making areas. Season White Peony is made in early summer. The leaves during this time have distinct white hair that makes the brew texture smooth and refined. Flavor Profile Delicate, herbaceous, autumnal aroma with a very smooth, sweet, nutty flavor. Very low in caffeine content. The Tao of Tea Like the Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work with tea in 1997 to be a connecting thread for tea culture. Practicing the art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland, Oregon, we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel, learn, take delight and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor, artistry and soul. Our reward comes through actions that help people"s lives, sustain the art of tea and promise a healthy environment.