Fuding White Peony

I tend not to be a white tea fan because they’re light and delicate teas. I wasn’t expecting this… it’s got a strong taste that is actually kind of nutty and earthy. Not the white tea I was expecting it to be at all. I kind of like it :)

I got this tea as a part of Steepster Select.
The scent that comes from the tea immediately reminds me of alfalfa, or hay.
The tea’s taste mimics the scent but it is light, sweet and slightly floral. The thing that surprised me about this tea is that the flavor is far bolder than most other white teas that I have had. It was a pleasant surprise.

Mmmm, so floral and sweet! This peony is no pansy white tea. I was excited to try this because “nutty” was a listed tasting note, and I adore nutty teas, but I can’t find nutty anywhere in this cup. I can’t bring myself to be disappointed, though, it’s that good.

Not a white tea drinker. Can’t get my taste-buds to pick up on the subtleties. Not with this tea. Brewed as directed and thought it was going to be pale insipid and I was wrong. Golden hue with flavors of hay, fall leaves and a hint of sweetness which my be the nutty expression from the package tasting notes. I like this tea and I want more. Curious if Steepster will divulge where this came from?

I enjoyed this tea…sweet and subtle. But, like so many of the teas offer by Steepster, it is not available. That’s the one downside…you find a tea you like but you can’t buy it. Happens too often.

From my Select box this month:

When it was steeping, it smelled a bit like the farm I grew up on. I made everyone in my lunchroom smell it and they agreed on the farm smell. It’s a good smell, though. Like sweet hay and earth.

It brews to a golden color and has a very subtle floral taste. Not a barnyard taste, thankfully. I don’t specifically taste peony, though, but I would definitely buy a couple ounces of this to keep on hand.