ملك باي مودان

I brewed this at 185 degrees for about two minutes and got a cup that's sweet and almost hay-like, with none of the bitterness I sometimes get from white tea. It's from Fuding, which seems to make a difference in how mellow it tastes.

The leaves are bigger and looser than the white teas I usually buy, and they unfurl into this soft, honeyed cup that I've been sipping all afternoon. Fuding really does something special with Bai Mudan.

Steeping this Bai Mudan at 185°F brought out a gentle melon sweetness I wasn't expecting from a white tea. The leaves are whole and fuzzy, clearly handled with care, and they hold up for three good infusions.