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The dry leaves offer a rich, savory nuttiness with hints of milky fragrance and a fresh spring grassiness. When steeped, a bouquet of vibrant floral notes, especially spring violets and daffodil, emerges, balanced by a warm touch of cinnamon. The golden liquor is creamy and smooth, delivering a satisfyingly thick body and a sweet, milky finish, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste reminiscent of cucumber and lingering floral spice.
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About This Tea
What does King Peony (Mudan Wang) taste like?
The dry leaves offer a rich, savory nuttiness with hints of milky fragrance and a fresh spring grassiness. When steeped, a bouquet of vibrant floral notes, especially spring violets and daffodil, emer. It leans floral, creamy and nutty.
How should I brew King Peony (Mudan Wang)?
Water around 75–85 °C (167–185 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 4–5 g per 100 ml, 20–40 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Pretty forgiving. Oversteeping by a bit won't ruin it the way it would with a green.
Where does King Peony (Mudan Wang) come from?
Grown in Fujian, China. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does King Peony (Mudan Wang) cost?
Starts at $13.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.45/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.70 per session. Explore more white teas on Teadar.