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Huangshan Maofeng

黃山毛峰

Pan-fired bud and leaf, from Anhui, China.

Green tea

Huangshan Maofeng is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and floral. Typical tasting words: magnolia, orchid, peach, fresh grass, sweet pea. Created during the late Qing Dynasty by tea merchant Xie Yutai, quickly becoming one of China's most celebrated tribute greens. Grown in the misty granite cliffs of the Yellow Mountain range, traditionally steeped in porcelain gaiwans or glass tumblers.

Also known as Yellow Mountain Fur Peak and Huang Shan Mao Feng.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency1umami3brightness2body2smoothness4aroma intensity3finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral4fruity2vegetal3marine0nutty1toasty0malty0honey1spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit2tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Anhui, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Huangshan Daye
Harvest: spring, early April
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 0 to 3%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: mid-range
Availability: common
Ageing: not for ageing
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: pan-firing, then gentle rolling, then baking and drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Huangshan Maofeng carries a typical estimate of 32 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 48 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	80 to 85 °C	2 min, 3 min, 4 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	4.5 g	80 to 85 °C	20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s, 90 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	2.5 g	Fridge	4 to 8 hours

Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
morning
relaxing
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Pairs with poultry, seafood and salads. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.