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No. 47

White Peony - Loose Leaf Tea

£4.95

Named after the petals of the White Peony, this tea is characterised by its tender, downy-white leaves.

Format
size:25g Pack
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Delivery Info

Standard Delivery Schedule

UK Delivery 

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Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

Royal Mail

2-5 days, Tracked

DPD Tracked

£6.50 Free - over £100

DPD

1-3 days, Tracked

Next-Working-Day

£9.95

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

Saturday

£15.00

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

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European deliveries

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Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Economy

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Tracked

From £15.95

UPS

3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

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Rest of the World

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Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £4.00

Royal Mail

8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

USA tracked

From £15.00

UPS

2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked

ROW Tracked

From £18.95

UPS

1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

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Our supreme grade of White Peony tea leaves (Pai Mu Tan) comes from the hometown of White Tea, in Fujian Province China, where it has been so named due to the larger leaves of the Camellia Sinensis tea plant cultivar having a similar appearance to the petals from the White Peony flower.

Hand picked on an early Spring morning with experience that has been handed down through the ages, the highest quality whole supple young leaves are collected before being naturally withered and dried in the sun. This simple, natural process, free of oxidization, allows White Tea leaves to be deficient in caffeine and preserve all its nutrients when it was first picked, including active enzymes, antioxidants, and polyphenols. Of which, the pharmacological benefits are said to be vast and may have cancer-fighting properties.

Once the leaves have dried, they have a plush, downy white whole-leaf appearance full of tender leaves and snowy silvery buds. When brewed, a golden peach infusion is produced that has the aroma of a fresh orchid. Upon the first sip, you will be greeted with a uniquely 'plush' mouthfeel partnered with light floral notes and honeyed pear.

With this white tea being low in caffeine, tea drinkers can enjoy White Peony at any time of day or night, unlike black and green teas.

Alternatives to this Chinese loose leaf tea

For another outstanding white tea from Fujian, our Jasmine Silver Needle is a beautifully fragrant example of a luxury white tea. Fujian is also famous for its green teas, and our Jasmine Dragon Pearls and Jasmine Green Tea are both beautifully floral examples of the style. Most of the best white teas are produced in China, but try the delicate and honey-like Rare Ceylon Silver Tips from Sri Lanka for a wonderful exception.

Region

Fujian, China

Fujian, a coastal province of southeastern China, faces the Taiwan Strait and is predominantly mountainous, covered in dense forests. The elevation spans from sea level to 2,174m at Mount Huanggang’s peak in the Wuyi Mountains, providing a natural barrier and a spectacular backdrop for tea cultivation. The province experiences a temperate humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cool, dryer winters, occasionally snowy in higher altitudes.

This climate, coupled with the province’s complex topography, supports a rich tapestry of vegetation and wildlife, creating an ideal setting for producing a variety of teas including Jasmine Green, Tie Guan Yin, Oolong, and smoked teas. Fujian is renowned for its rich, fertile soils and diverse flora at lower elevations, which include evergreens, hardwood trees, and a plethora of bird, amphibian, and reptile species. The higher elevations nurture deciduous trees and rhododendrons. The distinct teas such as those from the Wuyi Mountains and the white teas from the elevated, lush Fuding and Zhenghe counties are celebrated worldwide, making Fujian a critical and vibrant player in the global tea market.

1 - 2g

200ml

70°C

2 - 3mins

Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 91 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

White Peony loose leaf tea from Fujian Province, China, is praised for its smooth, fresh, and fruity taste with light floral notes and honeyed pear. Customers appreciate the quick delivery and excellent service, making it a delightful choice for tea drinkers at any time of day.

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  • Taste: 28%
  • Service: 9%
  • Delivery: 7%

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Review highlights

  • "Great tea, excellent service, quick delivery." — Michael H.
  • "Really enjoying this white tea, stands up well to many steepings and have a lovely subtle flavour and aroma" — Liam T.
  • "Excellent prices, packaging and service." — Magdelena R.

Reviews

Lovely delicate tea

"This is a lovely delicate tea, it makes a great change to ordinary tea. It's refreshing with a subtle taste, I'm glad I tried it and will buy more."

— Sharon C. (5/5)

Maybe it's Marmite?

"My first sip was puzzling, I couldn't decide if I really liked it or really didn't. I've decided it's like marmite. I like marmite and I like this tea, it's a good palette cleanser!"

— Rachel P. (4/5)

Delicious

"A light and refreshing tea, my new favourite!"

— Melanie S. (5/5)

Loose tea joy

"Having recently discovered to my pleasure The Tea Makers !! I can now enjoy a cup of White Peony Tea Five star taste."

— Pauline P. (5/5)

Lovely

"Only tea I can drink without milk"

— Zel b. (5/5)

Just wonderful

"I cannot recommend this site enough. I love their teaware, I love their teas and I am their returning customer for some time now. Excellent prices, packaging and service. Very tasty tea. My go-to when I would like something special as a treat and also something for everyday, but also if I would like to treat somebody special with a gift!"

— Magdelena R. (5/5)

Lovely tea

"My first time trying this tea, its really delicious."

— Ann R. (5/5)

White Peony Teas and Caddy

"Excellent. Really pleased with the quality of of tea and very smart Caddy. Will definitely recommend. Thank you."

— frances l. (5/5)

Lovely

"I've never had white tea before so I wasn't sure what to expect. The subtle and delicate flavour of this tea is perfect for those chill days/evenings when you want to unwind with a hot cuppa."

— A. (5/5)

Good Tea

"This has a subtle taste of peach as the main flavour. A good drink to unwind with in the evening."

— Paul C. (4/5)

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