Organic White Bai Mu Dan Tea (Caffeine-Free)

Our organic white Bai Mu Dan tea is caffeine free, certified Fairtrade and pairs well as a digestive after most foods. This is a premium tea that doesn't compare to mass produced commercial teas. It is considered the second highest grade of white tea after Silver Needle which starts at around $400/kg. For all but the most discerning tea enthusiasts Bai Mu Dan is the supreme white tea.

What is Bai Mu Dan Tea?

• Bai Mu Dan, Bai Mudan or White Peony tea is a Chinese white tea. White Peony contains plucks of one leaf shoot and two young leaves each. It comes from the top two leaves and bud of each tea bush, which can be shade dried and/or lightly fired. This gives White Peony a pale cup color and delicate, nutty aroma. The complex flavor is toasty, slightly sweet and creamy, with a clean aftertaste.

What does Fairtrade certification mean?

• Fairtrade products are far more than just fair prices, they create sustainable impact in three interconnected areas: economic, social, and environmental. These are known as the three pillars of sustainability:
• Economic: Fairtrade sets economic Standards for farmers and workers to benefit from income security and financial independence. These include the Fairtrade Minimum Price for most commodities, which aims to provide producers with a safety net against falling prices, along with the Fairtrade Premium that provides producers with additional money to invest as they choose. Fairtrade also emphasizes long-term partnerships that help yield sustainable and decent livelihoods.
• Environmental: Environmental criteria emphasize ecologically and agriculturally sound practices, including responsible water and waste management, preserving biodiversity and soil fertility, minimal use of pesticides, and the prohibition of the use of GMOs. Organic production is promoted and rewarded by higher Fairtrade Minimum Prices for organically grown products.
• Social: Social criteria for small-scale producers include requirements on democratic self-organization, participatory decision-making, transparency, and non-discrimination. For hired labour, our Standards require non-discriminatory employment practices, fair pay, freedom of association, and safeguards for worker health and safety. Forced labour and child labour are prohibited under the Fairtrade Standards.