Huang Shan Mao Feng AA

Harvesting : 2008 Pre-Qing Ming (Ming Qian)

Net Weight : 25gr/0.88 oz

Origine : : Huang Shan Mountain, Huang Shan City, Anhui province.

Plantation attitude : 700 ~800 meters above sea level.

Plantation varietals : : Huang Shan Zhong, Di Shui Xiang variety.

Certification : Small production directly from local farmer.

Dry leaves appearance : One bud and 1 to 2 tender leaves that hold a form of sparrow tongue. Even and strong appearance shows pale green-yellow color. Fine hairs are obviously seen on the buds.

Fragrance : Calm and delicate aroma from the dry leaves combined with a tiny smoky touch.

Liquor : Shinny pale liquor with excellent clarity that tells the tea is indeed a high mountain plantation. Thick and “oily” liquor offers a 100% pure taste which is fresh and complex and yet delicate.

Taste : The subtle and long fragrance is very pleasant in the cup. And it gives an even more attractive fragrance when the liquor actually cools down. Freshness consistently shows along with the brewing combined with a pure and refreshing mouth feeling. The after taste is sweet and long lasting.

Tips : When you brew Chinese green tea in a gaiwan, always leave a little bit of tea in the gaiwan between each infusion. This is call “the root” and will allow you to get the best of the green tea.