Pressed into neat five-gram wafers, this Bai Mu Dan from Fuding captures the essence of early spring in Fujian. The leaves, plucked from the first flush of Fuding Da Hao cultivar, brew with a soft golden hue and a scent like sun-warmed pear skins and wildflowers after rain.
On the palate, it’s gentle and silky—sweet meadow honey, crisp white grape, and a touch of lychee. There’s a delicate fruitiness that lingers, lifted by the clean minerality of Fuding’s loamy mountain soil. Each infusion opens new layers: fresh hay, sugarcane, and the faintest whisper of melon rind.
The liquor is light but supple, with almost no astringency, leaving a lingering coolness on the breath. Whether steeped gong fu, brewed western style, or simply dropped in a mug “grandpa style,” it’s an effortless and refreshing cup—pure spring in a wafer.
Cultivar: Fuding Da Hao Origin: Fuding, Fujian Province, China Elevation: ~600m Harvest: First Flush, April 2022 Format: ~5g pressed wafer (±0.5g)
