Pear White Peony

This tea is great for summer! Reminds me of watermelon Jolly Ranchers.

Friday Afternoon Tea’s Pear White Peony White Tea is a true celebration of spring and summer, and I’m delighted to award it a perfect five-star rating. Whether enjoyed iced for a refreshing boost or hot to reveal its more subtle nuances, this tea never fails to delight. I find that brewing it hot at the recommended 185°F (85°C) for 3-5 minutes really brings out its delicate, layered flavors. One standout characteristic is its wonderfully strong aroma—both when dry and brewed—where the sweet, fragrant scent of honeydew melon immediately beckons with a fresh, summerous allure.

The flavor profile harmoniously pairs the crisp apple flavoring and pieces of juicy pear with the soft, floral notes of white peony tea. When brewed, the most captivating aspect is the distinct honeydew melon note that emerges, infusing the tea with a sweet, almost candy-like aroma that lingers beautifully on the palate. The chunks of freeze-dried pear nestled among large white tea leaves add orchard-inspired depth and texture, making each sip both flavorful and satisfying. Overall, Pear White Peony embodies the cheerful, orchard joy described on their website—a truly beau-tea-ful addition to any spring or summer tea routine. It’s one of my seasonal favorites that perfectly captures the spirit of bloom and sunshine!

Nice and light, a wonderful blend

I first discovered this blend as a seasonal special in 2022. The following year it was tragically unavailable (something about a pear shortage). I was so excited to learn it's back in 2024 as a regular option!

The flavor is delicate without being too light. It's well balanced with the floral notes hitting first, followed by the fruit and white tea. I get pear and also apple. It makes the absolute best iced tea during summer and doesn't get too bitter, as opposed to some other teas which have higher tannins. It makes a bright and aromatic cuppa in the late morning or early afternoon.

I highly recommend you stash up on this one. Just in case of the apocalypse or another pear shortage.

Has a lot of flavor for something so light. Very happy with this tea! I noticed the pear-pieces and the tea gets a little jumbled in the bag, so it's a little harder to get the right consistency. But that's easy to make right, especially knowing how good it all is!