2025 Floral Scented White Peony White Tea

2025 Floral Scented White Peony from Gangtouping Mountain

This White Peony was harvested in spring 2025 from tea gardens on Gangtouping Mountain in Guanyang, Fuding – a misty, high-mountain area whose cool climate and fertile, breathable soil encourage the leaf to build up aromatic compounds. The result is a White Peony with an unusually rich, uplifting floral character.

Origin: Gangtouping Mountain, Guanyang

• Mist-shrouded high ground – frequent cloud cover and a wide day-night temperature range slow leaf growth and concentrate aroma.
• Fertile soil – well-drained mountain soil supplies steady nutrition through the spring flush, keeping the buds plump and the leaves tender.
• First-harvest raw material – one bud with one or two tender leaves picked at the start of spring, when the aromatic potential is at its peak.

Guanyang sits in the mountainous interior of Fuding, and Gangtouping's gardens are set high enough that mornings are often banked in cloud. The slow growth that results gives the leaf time to store volatile aroma compounds, which is why this garden's tea is noticeably more fragrant than leaf from flatter, warmer sites in the same region.

Tasting Notes

The dry leaf carries a soft, lingering floral scent. Brewed, the floral note opens fully in the cup – jasmine- and gardenia-like tones layered over the fresh character of the new tea. The liquor is clear amber, and the taste is fresh, sweet and moist, with the fragrance never feeling thin or overpowering.

As the session moves through several infusions, the aroma gradually deepens: the early cups are airy and bright, the middle rounds bring a creamier mouthfeel and fuller sweetness, and the tail keeps a gentle floral trace even after the cup cools. Because the fragrance is built into the leaf rather than added, it stays consistent and never turns soapy or perfumed.

How to Enjoy

Brew with 5 g per 150 ml of water at 90–95°C. Short gongfu infusions of 20–30 seconds show the floral aroma at its best; lengthen the steep slightly on later rounds as the leaves open. For a larger, more casual cup, put 3–4 g into a 300–400 ml thermos and top up with hot water, letting the tea infuse gently – the lower the temperature, the quieter the floral note becomes, so adjust to your taste.

It drinks well as an everyday tea and rewards attention, but it also works when you want to show someone the aromatic side of Fuding white tea, or when a floral, sweet cup fits the mood better than a heavier roast. Because it is unroasted and spring-fresh, it is also a good choice for the warmer months, when a clean, bright floral cup feels lighter than aged or heavily processed teas. Available in 50 g packs.