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Pai Mu Tan
WHITE TEA 25g
GRADE – Spring Grade #1
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/ Very High
Cup characteristics: Clear slightly pale cup with a fresh and a smooth velvety flavour. Delicate jammy notes reminiscent of Keemun or mild Bordeaux.
Luxury ingredients: White tea
£ 5.50
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 331
Description
Pai Mu Tan: The Pinnacle of White Tea
The highest grade of white tea before delving into the premium prices of rare varieties like Peony White Needle Tea. Crafted from the Narcissus varietal tea bushes, this exquisite tea comes from carefully selected “two leaves and a bud.”
Crafting the Perfect Leaf
The producers naturally wither and dry the leaves in the sun. If mechanical drying is necessary, they use a gentle baking process at temperatures below 40°C. The result? Leaves that showcase a delicate light green, almost grey-white hue, adorned with soft, velvety peach fuzz. Achieving ideal withering conditions is crucial. If the leaves wither too hot, they turn reddish; overly cold conditions can make them blackish. Pai Mu Tan showcases a perfect harmony between solar and indoor withering, resulting in a stunning white tea.
Health Benefits
Not only does Pai Mu Tan delight the senses, but it also offers significant health benefits. White tea has a calming and detoxifying effect on the skin. Remarkably, it contains three times as many antioxidant polyphenols as green and black teas, making it exceptionally effective against free radicals that can lead to skin sagging.
Growing Interest in White Tea
With its impressive properties, leading cosmetic companies are noticing white tea for use in skin creams, making high-grade varieties like Pai Mu Tan increasingly rare. Research from the Linus Pauling Institute in Oregon has shown that white tea can inhibit natural mutations in bacteria and may protect against colon cancer in studies conducted on rats. While these findings are promising, further research is needed to understand the effects on humans.
Preserving Antioxidant Properties
One tea expert noted that unlike black or green tea, white tea isn’t rolled or steamed. This preservation helps maintain its antioxidant properties. This quality makes Pai Mu Tan not just a beverage but a potential ally for health and wellness.
Experience Pai Mu Tan
This tea offers more than just a cup of tea; it allows you to savour a tradition that balances taste, health, and craftsmanship. Experience the tranquillity and richness of this exquisite white tea and discover why it stands at the pinnacle of tea excellence.
HOT BREWING METHOD:
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Milk and sugar are not recommended. Ideal Brewing Temperature: 85ºC/185ºF. For Food Safety reasons bring water to 100ºC/212ºF and let it cool down to 85ºC/185ºF.
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD
(Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher, straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
(Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the leaves. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. A rule of thumb when preparing freshly brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
