White Peony Tea (Bai Mu Dan) — Bulk White Tea, Organic Available
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) is the classic white tea of one bud and one-to-two young leaves, naturally withered and sun-dried — minimal processing, maximum natural character. We supply Grade 1 and Grade 2 Bai Mu Dan, fresh-crop and declared-age aged lots (3/5/7 years), with EU Organic and USDA NOP certified options for the European and North American organic segment.
Product Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| English name | White Peony Tea (Bai Mu Dan) |
| Category | White tea, GB/T 22291 |
| Origin | Fuding, Fujian, China |
| Formats | Loose leaf; cakes (357 g) on request |
| Main markets | EU, USA, Canada — organic channel |
| Minimum order | 200 kg per grade (organic certified lots may differ) |
Quality Grades — How to Distinguish
| Grade | Plucking standard | Identification |
|---|---|---|
| White Peony Grade 1 | 1 bud + 1–2 leaves, more buds | Silvery down visible; plump buds; aroma fresh floral |
| White Peony Grade 2 | More leaf, fewer buds | Broader leaf, deeper color, mellower cup |
| Shou Mei (for comparison) | Leaf-dominant | See Shou Mei guide — lower cost, darker liquor |
Liquor: apricot-yellow, clear, bright | Aroma: fresh floral, hay-sweet, melon hint | Taste: soft, sweet, low astringency with lingering finish
New vs aged white tea: genuine aging darkens leaf naturally to amber-brown (never charcoal-black), deepens liquor to amber-red and develops jujube/herbal notes. Beware artificially fermented “fake aged” tea — wet-piled leaf smells musty-sour and the liquor goes muddy. Our aged lots carry declared storage years with warehouse traceability.
Technical Parameters (per lot COA supplied)
| Parameter | Specification | Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 8.5% | GB 5009.3 |
| Total ash | ≤ 6.5% | GB 5009.4 |
| Tea dust / powder | ≤ 1.0% | Sieve test |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL (EC 396/2005) compliant | SGS / Intertek per lot |
| Organic certification | EU Organic / USDA NOP (certified lots) | Certificate per lot |
Packing & Supply Terms
- 5 kg aluminum-foil bags in export cartons; 30 kg bulk bags for blending
- 20GP ≈ 6–8 MT (carton packing)
- Lead time: 7–15 days
Certifications & Export Documents
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CO / Form A / RCEP as applicable), Phytosanitary Certificate, per-lot COA (moisture, ash, pesticide residue EU MRL Reg. EC 396/2005), Health Certificate. EU Organic / USDA NOP available; FDA registered; COA per lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grade 1 or Grade 2 for retail packs?
Grade 1 for visible bud content and premium shelf presence; Grade 2 for daily-drinking private labels at better cost.
Do you supply aged white tea with proof of year?
Yes — 3/5/7-year lots with storage traceability and liquor comparison photos.
Is organic Bai Mu Dan available?
Yes, EU Organic and USDA NOP certified lots from contracted Fuding gardens.
Request a Quote
Contact Smileaf Tea (Xiamen, China) for FOB Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen prices, free samples (50–200 g, courier collect) and OEM/private-label solutions. Related products: White tea for Germany market, Steamed green tea