When gardenia meets white tea, something gentle happens. The soft floral notes dance with the delicate sweetness of White Peony, creating a tea that feels like a quiet moment in a blooming garden.
We've paired White Peony (Bai Mudan) from Fujian with dried gardenia flowers. Each piece comes individually wrapped - about 5g of tea and flower combined, making it convenient for brewing and keeping everything fresh.
The gardenia adds a subtle floral dimension to the already smooth white tea base. It's not perfumy or overwhelming - just a gentle enhancement that makes each cup feel a bit special.
How does this Gardenia White Tea taste?
The first thing you'll notice is that soft gardenia scent when you open the tea can. Once brewed, the white tea base gives you that familiar mild, slightly sweet taste, while the gardenia adds a subtle floral note that sits in the background. It's refreshing without being too light - you still get substance from the white tea.
Who might enjoy this
If you love the scent of gardenia flowers, this tea lets you enjoy that fragrance in a drinkable form. The white tea base makes it smooth and easy to drink, so you get the floral experience without it being overwhelming.
It's also worth trying if you already like white tea but want something different, or if you find some floral teas too strong - the gardenia here is quite gentle. Several customers who usually drink green tea have told us they enjoy this as an afternoon alternative.
A note from Joanne: "This has become one of those teas I reach for when I want something soothing but not too subtle. The gardenia adds just enough character without overwhelming the gentle nature of white tea."
Tea Profile
Taste Profile: Gardenia Fragrance/ Refreshing/Subtle
Tea Type: Blended White Tea
Origin: Fujian Province, China
Ingredients: Dry Gardenia Flowers. White Peony White Tea.
Year: Spring Harvest, 2023
No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives.
Brewing Instructions
Western brewing: 0.5 piece (approx 2.5g) of tea per 400ml teapot. 90°c water (194°F). Waiting for 3 mins, up to 3 infusions.
Gongfu brewing: 1 piece (approx 5g)of tea per 150ml teapot. Warm up the vessel first. Brew the tea with 90°c water (194°F), and wait 30 secs. Up to 6 infusions.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.
Love floral teas? Discover more in our flower tea collection, sampler included.
