Location: Xinxikou Township, She County, Huangshan City.
Flavor Notes: Orchid, Toasted Soy, Popcorn.
A lighter late season green tea, this is a traditional Maofeng to meet all of your Summer needs. With a slightly bent leaf shape, a clear yellow-green soup, and a delicate but crisply floral flavor, this is affordable but exceptional version of Yellow Mountain’s most famous green tea. Wok-fried, cold-kneaded, and finished over charcoal, there could not be a more standard Maofeng. Although not the most famous growing region, the local “Da Yezhong”heirloom cultivar is also present in Xinxikou Township.
We recommend you try this Maofeng cold brewed or sun-brewed in your favorite water bottle. This is a delicate, refreshing green tea that is not afraid to be over-steeped. This particular Maofeng does not offer a lot in way of layered complexity.
Also, we would be remiss not give a shout out to SweetestDew and their Maofeng this year. They gave us this lead and a great introduction to Maofeng and the area. Feel free to try their Qimen Maofeng and compare with the one we chose.
Today was the second time I tried this tea and it's like a little bit of the universe seeped in my cup. It was sweet and smokey and definitely delicious. I would recommend trying this tea it's a tasty treat.
Strong grapefruit scent from the leaves and on the tea pot lit. Almost like grapefruit marmalade. More floral taste than other pomelo dancongs I've had but still has that citrus flavor when brewed properly. It seems to get bitter fast so shorter steeping times recommended (and I probably use less leaves than most). Still get two pots worth before it slows down which makes it a great value for me!
A delicious autumn sheng, some light semi-aged flavors from aged material in the blend add a layer of complexity. It has a high pitched fragrance, a peachy, fruity character, and some mild bitterness to bring balance. Perfectly hits the spot for me in chilly weather.
