Jiuhua Maofeng Tea
Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The strips are slightly curved, even and fine.
Liquor Color
Green and slightly yellow
Fragrance
Long-lasting tender fragrance
Taste
Fresh and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Light yellow-green, bright
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Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Introduction
Jiuhua Maofeng is a famous historical tea, created in the early Qing Dynasty. Jiuhua Maofeng is also known as Huangshixi Maofeng, and its quality is second only to Huangshan Maofeng. Huangshixi Maofeng and Minyuan Maofeng both won the gold medal at the Panama World Expo in 1915.
Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Origin
Huangshi Creek and Xiaminyuan area at the foot of Jiuhua Mountain in Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, as well as Kecun, Ducun, and Lingyang areas in Jiuhua Mountain area
Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Production Process
Fresh leaves are picked in mid- to late April. The picking standards are buds with one bud and one leaf and buds with two leaves that are just beginning to unfold. They are divided into three grades according to the composition of the buds and leaves and the freshness and tenderness standards. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are processed through three processes: withering, rolling, and baking.
Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Purchase Guide
Shiwang Peak is the main peak of Jiuhua Mountain. The best quality teas are Huangshixi Maofeng produced in Daoseng Cave on Huangshi Creek at the southern foot of Shiwang Peak and Minyuan Maofeng produced in Minyuan at the northern foot of Shiwang Peak.
Jiuhua Maofeng Tea Quality Identification
From the appearance, the dry tea is even and has visible hairs, the color is green and slightly yellowish, the aroma of the tea is tender and long-lasting, the soup color is bright yellow-green, the taste is fresh, mellow, refreshing and sweet, and the leaves are tender yellow-green and bright.
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