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Jasmine Mao Feng

茉莉毛峰

Scented bud-and-leaf green, from Fujian, China.

Scented and blended tea

Jasmine Mao Feng is strongest on floral, aroma intensity and sweetness. Typical tasting words: jasmine, fresh grass, sweet pea, chestnut. Adapted from classic Mao Feng green tea styles to provide a softer, more delicate leaf base capable of absorbing jasmine essential oils. A refined mid-range jasmine tea favoured for personal daily drinking in Gaiwan or tall glasses.

Also known as Moli Mao Feng and Jasmine Fur Peak.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness3bitterness2astringency2umami2brightness3body2smoothness3aroma intensity4finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral5fruity1vegetal3marine0nutty1toasty0malty0honey1spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Fujian, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and Jasminum sambac
Harvest: Spring leaf, scented summer
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 0 to 3%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: withering, then panning, then gentle rolling, then drying, then multiple jasmine scenting passes, then final drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Jasmine Mao Feng carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 45 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	75 to 80 °C	2 min, 2.5 min, 3 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	4.5 g	80 to 85 °C	15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	6 to 8 hours

Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
midday
relaxing
after_meal

Pairs with dim_sum, seafood and poultry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.