Pai Mu Tan

Pai Mu Tan originates from Fujian, the home of traditional white teas. It is harvested in spring, typically as a bud plus one or two young leaves. After picking, the leaves are withered in the air and gentle sunlight for hours to days. This process initiates a very gentle, natural oxidation without roasting or intense heating.

The leaves are then gently dried and sorted. This minimalist processing preserves the blossom honey sweetness, the bright, clear cup, and the smooth, soft texture – all natural, without additives.

Pai Mu Tan is a tea that works through time, not pressure. Because the leaves are only withered and dried, their "energy" is very open: temperature and steeping time determine whether the cup will be fragrant and light or rounder and deeper. A short steeping leaves it light, transparent, and floral. Give it more time, and it develops texture, the sweetness becomes honey-like, and a subtle, nutty warmth emerges in the background.

It's remarkably forgiving. White tea rarely turns harshly bitter if you don't brew it too hot. Pai Mu Tan is therefore well-suited for multiple infusions throughout the day: the first few are airy and clear, later it becomes calmer, more mineral, and "warmer" without becoming heavy. A tea that doesn't change because it gets louder – but because it opens up further.

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We work with carefully selected partners who share our eye for quality. Every variety is tasted, compared, understood – and only included if it fulfills what we look for in tea: clarity, tranquility, and depth.