Harvest time: early April 2025
Origin: Huang Mountain, Anhui, China
Garden height: 1870 m
Cultivar: Qun Ti Zhong
Picking Method: Manual
The first annual harvest of this tea begins in early spring before the Qing Ming Festival, and a bud with one to two young leaves is harvested. Delicate texture and floral aroma and sweet taste with citrus notes.
This Mao Feng is grown in Huang Shan (Yellow Mountain), a famous scenic spot and home to many famous varieties of Chinese green teas. The misty mountain peaks provide the perfect environment and soil for the cultivation of the most spectacular Mao Feng tea in China.
Huang Shan is a beautiful place characterized by granite peaks and twisted pine trees. Its iconic beauty inspired Chinese poets and painters, and the ideal natural conditions resulted in the development of a truly amazing tea. Just drinking a cup of this tea leads to a special soothing world.
Preparation – kettle
- 3 g tea
- 200 ml water
- temp. 80°C
- 3 pour-overs: 1.5 min, 2 min, 3 min
Preparation – gaiwan
- 5 g tea
- 110 ml water
- temp. 80°C
- Overflow 4: 30s, 40s, 50s, 100s
Cold brew:
- Quantity: 7-8 g of tea per 1000 ml of water
- Preparation: Place the tea leaves in water at room temperature, let them sit for 15 minutes, and then refrigerate for 8 hours. Strain the drink and drink within 24-48 hours.
Serving tip: If desired, you can additionally decorate the finished tea with fresh mint leaves, slices of lemon, orange or other fruit of your choice.
