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"Yin and Yang" is a 2017 white tea of the Bai Mu Dan ("White Peony," 白牡丹) grade in 5 g portions. Bai Mu Dan is considered one of the most valuable white tea grades: it is made from unopened buds and the first two leaves of the tea bush, which are gently withered and dried without deep processing. The name "Taiji" on the packaging refers to the ancient Chinese symbol of the unity of opposites, yin and yang.
Years of aging make white tea softer, deeper and sweeter: fresh herbal notes give way to dried fruit, honey and a woody tone. This is a tea for unhurried evening sessions and for those who like to watch the flavor change from infusion to infusion.
Characteristics
- Type: white tea, Bai Mu Dan ("White Peony") grade
- Country: China
- Year: 2017
- Form: pressed portion cake, 5 g
- Flavor: soft, lightly sweet, with floral, honey and dried-fruit notes
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a delicate floral-honey aroma with hints of dried fruit.
Liquor: light golden, darkening with each infusion; the taste is rounded and sweet, without bitterness.
Aftertaste: soft, clean and fairly long.
Why You'll Love It
A 5 g portion is a convenient measure for one brew, so this tea is easy to take on the road or give as a gift. It suits meditative sessions and quiet evenings, and its light taste is pleasant even for those just getting to know white tea.
How to Brew
- Gongfu brewing (short infusions): 5 g (one cake) per 100–120 ml gaiwan, water at 80–85 °C, first infusion 15–20 s (the cake can be gently separated), then add 5–10 s each time.
- Western-style brewing (teapot): 5 g per 200 ml, water at 80–85 °C, 2–3 min. A glass teapot or gaiwan is best.
Storage
Store in tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry place, away from light and strong odors.
