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Vahdam Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) Loose Leaf

Fuller-bodied than Silver Needle. Honey, melon, faint hay.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

White

Brew temp

185°F

Steep time

3-5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Buds and young leaves picked together — fuller body than Silver Needle, still gentle. Honey, melon, faint hay. The white that doesn't ask for as much restraint.

Fuller-bodied than Silver Needle. Honey, melon, faint hay. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: daily white, evening, gentle wake-up
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: White
  • Caffeine: low

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · daily white
  • · evening
  • · gentle wake-up

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Silver Needle vs. White Peony

Vahdam Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) Loose Leaf vs. Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea

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