{"product_id":"2018-indoor-withered-white-peony-fuding-compressed-biscuit","title":"2018 Indoor-Withered White Peony Fuding Compressed Biscuit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Indoor-Withered White Peony — Fuding Guanyang · Compressed Biscuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame origin, same harvest year, different process — and a noticeably different cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2018 spring White Peony from Guanyang Town in Fuding, made from Fuding Dabai cultivar. Where our sun-dried version is processed outdoors under direct sunlight, this one was withered indoors: the freshly picked leaves were spread in a ventilated room and left to dry slowly at ambient temperature, over a longer period, without direct heat or light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat slower, gentler process is the whole point of indoor withering. With less heat stress on the leaf, the volatile aromatics have more time to develop rather than burn off. The result tends to be a cleaner, brighter style — more floral, more delicate — compared to the deeper, darker profile that sun exposure encourages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter five years of loose-leaf aging at the Yunwu Tea Factory, the material was compressed in 2023 into these single-serving biscuits. Five years is an early-to-mid stage for aged white tea: the raw, grassy edge of a young white peony has faded, and the cup is beginning to soften and round out, but it hasn't yet crossed into the deeper, date-and-wood territory of a longer-aged tea. The liquor pours a clear, bright amber — clean and inviting. The flavor is gentle and sweet, with a light floral quality still present and a soft, smooth body building underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to understand where this tea is going, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2018-sun-dried-white-peony-fuding-compressed-biscuit\"\u003e2018 Sun-Dried White Peony\u003c\/a\u003e offers a useful comparison: same year, same town, further along in transformation, with a richer and heavier profile. Neither is better — they represent two different approaches to the same raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach biscuit weighs around 4.2g and is individually sealed. It travels well and brews easily wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea meets Chinese national food safety standards (GB). There is no organic certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTea type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged White Peony, compressed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHarvest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuanyang Town, Fuding, Fujian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCultivar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuding Dabai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcess\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor natural withering; pressed 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLiquor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, bright amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlavor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral, gently sweet, smooth and clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina national standard (GB) \/ food safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e One full biscuit in a gaiwan or small teapot. Water at 95–100 °C. First steep 20–30 seconds, extend by 10–15 seconds each round. Expect 7–9 rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandpa \/ long steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half a biscuit in a mug or thermos, 95–100 °C water, drink as it steeps. Refill when the cup is about a third full. The clean profile of this tea works especially well this way — it stays pleasant without turning harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern \/ pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half to one full biscuit per 300–400ml, 95–100 °C, 3–4 minutes. A relaxed, low-effort brew that still shows the tea's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biscuit breaks apart naturally in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePacks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2, 5, 10, and 50 biscuits. Keeps well at room temperature in a dry, odor-free space. The 50-pack is the most economical option and also lets you track how the tea continues to develop over the months you're working through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to aged white tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a good starting point. It's gentle and approachable, without any of the intensity that puts some people off older teas. If you enjoy it and want to explore further, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2018-sun-dried-white-peony-fuding-compressed-biscuit\"\u003esun-dried version from the same harvest\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural next step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"云雾茶厂","offers":[{"title":"2 bags sample","offer_id":58355282641199,"sku":null,"price":2.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 bags","offer_id":58355282673967,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 bags","offer_id":58355282706735,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bags","offer_id":58355282739503,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2018-indoor-withered-white-peony-biscuit-packaging-stacked.jpg?v=1787295024","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/ru\/products\/2018-indoor-withered-white-peony-fuding-compressed-biscuit","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}