Identity and origin
Baimudan combines buds and young leaves, offering more body than Silver Needle while preserving the open, floral character of white tea.
Craft and leaf style
Bud-and-leaf plucks are spread for controlled withering, then dried. Leaf proportion, cultivar and weather create substantial style differences.
Aroma, taste and texture
Flower, honey, fresh hay, apricot and soft herbal notes are common, with a rounded, approachable texture.
Practical guidance
Try 4g per 250ml at 90°C for 3 minutes, or use a roomy gaiwan for repeated infusions.
Identification and caution
More leaf than Silver Needle does not make Baimudan inferior; it is a different material standard and sensory style.
