Peony White Tea, also known as Pai Mu Tan, is one of the most popular types of white tea in the world. There are, however, many varieties of peony white tea grown in different areas. Our Tea’s variety comes from the tea plantations in Taimu mountains in Fuding, which is in the province of Fujian, China.

Our Peony White Tea Cakes require a mere 15 seconds to brew for the first time, allowing you to quickly enjoy the elegantly lush flavours, mellowing effect and sweet aftertaste of this WellTea. It can then be brewed a further two more times. However, if you have a lot of patience, Peony White Tea Cakes can also be stored for years in dry, cool conditions, which will enhance both its taste and value.

BREWING INSTRUCTION:

THE WATER TEMPERATURE

• The golden rule about water temperature is never to use boiling water on the tea, whatever kind of tea you are making.
• Herbal Teas require water at 90°C and black teas require water at 85-90°C.

THE AMOUNT OF TEA

• Custom dictates that 4 grams are sufficient for one cup. But the amount is partly a matter of preference.
• In the case of Assam tea, which is naturally very robust, you might want to reduce the strength and brew 3 grams instead of 4.

THE BREWING TIME

• Herbal tea takes 3-4 minutes, Black teas are normally brewed for 2-3 minutes, green teas for 3 – 4 minutes. It is a good idea to check the brewing time before making the tea because some teas need to be infused for very specific times: for example, Jade Pearl is left to infuse for 7 – 20 minutes, whilst Oolong tea will need 5 – 7 minutes for its bouquet to develop fully.