Xinyang Maojian Tea
Xinyang Maojian Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Slim and straight
Liquor Color
Emerald green or green
Fragrance
Long lasting fragrance
Taste
Strong or rich
Brewed Tea Leaves
Delicate and even
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Xinyang Maojian Tea Introduction
Xinyang Maojian is a famous historical tea and one of the top ten famous teas in China. It has always been famous for its beautiful shape, green color, strong fragrance and fresh taste. Its appearance is thin, round, tight, straight and has many hairs; its internal quality is fragrant, the soup is green and the taste is strong, and it tastes very good. Su Dongpo, a writer in the Northern Song Dynasty, once said: “Huainan tea, Xinyang is the best.”
Xinyang Maojian Tea History
Xinyang Maojian is a famous specialty of Henan Province. It was created in the late Qing Dynasty and won the gold medal at the Panama International Fair in 1915. In 1982 and 1986, it was rated as a ministerial-level high-quality product by the Ministry of Commerce and won the title of National Famous Tea. Xinyang Maojian is not only popular in China, but also enjoys a high reputation internationally.
Xinyang Maojian Tea Origin
Tea plantations in the southwestern mountainous areas of Xinyang City, Henan Province, such as Cheyun Mountain, Jiyun Mountain, Yunwu Mountain, Tianyun Mountain, Heilongtan, and Bailongtan
Xinyang Maojian Tea Production Process
The tea is harvested in early April in Nanshan and in late April in Xishan (alpine area). Special-grade Maojian tea uses fresh leaves with one bud and one leaf just beginning to unfold; first-grade Maojian tea uses fresh leaves with one bud and two leaves just beginning to unfold; second- and third-grade Maojian tea uses fresh leaves with one bud and two leaves, or one bud and three leaves unfolding; fourth- and fifth-grade Maojian tea uses fresh leaves with one bud and three leaves, or one bud and two to three leaves sandwiched together. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through processes such as spreading to dry, raw pot, cooked pot, initial baking, spreading to cool, repeated baking, picking, and repeated baking.
Xinyang Maojian Tea Purchase Guide
Xinyang Maojian is divided into special grade, grade one, grade two, grade three, grade four, gradeless and grade other than grade according to its quality. Common brands include “Longtan Brand”, “Yi Fu Brand” and “Wen Xin Brand”.
Xinyang Maojian Tea Quality Identification
◎ The appearance of the special grade Xinyang Maojian is slender, straight, with visible tip and white hairs; the color is emerald green; the soup is bright green; the aroma is fresh and refreshing; the taste is fresh; the leaves are bright green, tender and even. ◎ The first grade Xinyang Maojian is slender, round, smooth and straight, with visible tip and white hairs; the color is emerald green; the soup is bright green; the fragrance is long and slightly with the aroma of cooked chestnuts; the taste is fresh and strong; the leaves are bright green, tender and even. ◎ The second grade Xinyang Maojian is slender, round, tight and straight, with slightly exposed buds; the color is green and moist; the soup is bright green; the aroma is fresh, with the aroma of cooked chestnuts; the taste is strong and sweet; the leaves are bright green and even.
Xinyang Maojian Tea Brewing Method
When brewing Xinyang Maojian, you can use pure water and a glass cup, and the water temperature should be around 80℃. When brewing tea, it is important to “pour water high and pour tea low”, and quickly beat the tea buds. At this time, the tea soup in the cup is light yellow and slightly green, the tea fragrance is long-lasting, the tea buds are graceful, floating and sinking, and the buds and leaves are shining, which is very vivid. When tasting, it is slightly bitter at first, and then sweet, followed by mellow and fresh, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and the aftertaste is meaningful.
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