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White Peony tea:

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does it actually contain flowers?

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In classic White Peony,

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no peony petals are added.

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This white tea is also called
Bai Mu Dan.

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It starts with a tea bud
and young leaves,

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often one bud with two leaves.

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Open the tin and
notice the contrast:

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a pale, downy bud

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beside broader, darker leaves.

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After picking,
the buds and leaves

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are spread out to wither,

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losing moisture, then dried.

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Those steps help keep
their natural, leafy shape.

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In your cup, watch
the dry leaves

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soften and open as
they take up water.

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Floral aromas can come

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from the tea itself.

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Flavor varies with the tea

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and how you brew it.

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So look beyond
the flower name:

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the buds and leaves
tell you what's inside.