When mentioning "White Peony", most tea lovers first think of the fresh and sweet variety from Fuding White Tea. Few, however, know that there is also a rare and precious tea of the same name among the Ten Famous Bushes of Wuyi Rock Tea. Today, Tongxinshe Teahouse will help tea enthusiasts lift the veil of misunderstanding and encounter this low-key "Peony" with rock rhyme, which grows in Matouyan. What’s more, we are delighted to bring the exciting news of its limited pre-sale.
Although sharing the same name as White Tea "White Peony", Wuyi Rock Tea "White Peony" has a completely different character. It is an extremely "low-key" member of the Ten Famous Bushes of Wuyi: in terms of reputation, it is far less well-known than the renowned Big Red Robe or the distinctive White Cockscomb; in terms of output, due to its small planting area, it is even hard to find in Wuyi Mountain itself. Many tea connoisseurs who have delved into Wuyi Rock Tea for years may not even have the chance to taste it. Worse still, some products fail to highlight its variety-specific aroma due to poor processing, making this famous bush even more "hidden in the boudoir" and a rare treasure that is "hard to come by" in the tea circle.
The mother plants of this rare famous bush originated from Shuidongkou, Matouyan — a core production area of Wuyi Mountain — and have a history of nearly a century. Classified as clonal, shrub-type, medium-leaf, and late-maturing, this tea bush, despite its prestigious status, is by no means "delicate". It has strong viability and absorbs the mineral essence of the rocks and the moisture of the clouds and mists in the unique Danxia landform and crevice soil of Matouyan, nurturing its unique rock rhyme.
This year, after much effort, Tongxinshe Teahouse has only secured a small quantity of this Wuyi "White Peony" from Shuidongkou, Matouyan. Its harvesting period is scheduled for May 3rd, and every leaf carries the vitality of spring and the aura of the tea-growing region. Observing the dry tea leaves, they are tightly twisted and neat, showing a warm cyan-brown color, with a few "dragonfly head"-shaped buds here and there — a sign of the exquisite quality of Wuyi Rock Tea. When brewed with boiling water, the tea soup greets the palate with a pleasant sweetness: mild and not cloying, like the richness of fresh flower nectar, mixed with the freshness of sweet fruit aroma. There is no intense irritation at all, only the smooth and delicate tea soup spreading in the mouth. The soup has a moderate fullness; after swallowing, a faint moisture lingers in the mouth. The sweet aftertaste, though not rapid, spreads slowly like a stream, leaving a long-lasting charm. What’s more precious is the subtle rock rhyme hidden in the tea soup, carrying the unique faint mineral notes of Matouyan’s terroir, adding a touch of depth to the sweetness and fully demonstrating the heritage of this famous Wuyi bush.
Now, this Wuyi Rock Tea "White Peony", which bears a century of history and comes from a core tea-growing region, has launched a limited pre-sale at Tongxinshe Teahouse. Whether you want to fill the gap in your list of Wuyi famous bushes or are eager to explore the taste of rare niche teas, you can visit our official website to pre-order samples and experience the unique charm of this "Peony" in the world of Wuyi Rock Tea firsthand. After all, such a precious tea with both rarity and unique flavor will only be available again next year if you miss it now.