One of the top ten most famous Chinese teas, this tea comes from the north side of Huang Shan mountain, Anhui province. The tea grows on the hills of the mountain with a high elevation of about 1200 meters, often covered with mist and clouds. The soil is rich in minerals and mixed with a lot of rocky stones! 

Top grade Huang Shan Mao Feng has one bud and one baby leaf, like a sparrow tongue, and has heavier and denser leaves than non-core producing regions. The tea leaves have a bright yellowish green color with various hues, and become more vibrant after steeping. It has a floral fragrance, very smooth, flavorful clean taste, has hints of green bean and pea, with a lasting sweet finish. No bitterness or astringency, even after a long steeping. A floral fragrance and vivid color are usually  indications of high quality Mao Feng. 

The actual leaves are much smaller than they appear in the product picture since it is a pre-ming early spring harvest. An authentic high quality Mao Feng, a truly rare find. 

For more information, please read our blog here: A Look at Yellow Mountain, Home to Huang Shan Mao Feng Green Tea.

Additional Info

Origin:                            Huang Shan Mountain, Anhui province, China
Picking standard:           One bud and one baby leaf
Harvest Time:                 Pre-ming, March 30 2022
Elevation:                       1200m

Tasting Profile

It's floral and vegetal, hints of green bean, very smooth and silky, refreshing, with sweet finish. No bitterness or astringency even after over-steeping. It is very versatile in pairing with food, especially with rich heavy meal. 

Steeping Guide

185^oF, 4 grams (3 tbsp) for 6-8 oz of spring/filtered water, adjust to taste, 1-2 minutes, up to 3 steeps. We advise against the use of tap water as well as purified water.