Duyun Maojian Tea
Duyun Maojian Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Even and fine hair, fine curls
Liquor Color
Emerald Green
Fragrance
Fragrance
Taste
Fresh and rich, with a sweet aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright and plump
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Duyun Maojian Tea Introduction
Duyun Maojian is a famous historical tea that has been restored to production. It is also known as “Baimaoshi”, “Ximaojian” and “Yugou Tea”. It has the characteristics of “three greens and yellows”, that is, the color of the dry tea is green with yellow, the soup color is green with yellow, and the bottom of the leaves is green with yellow. Its quality is excellent, and its shape can be compared with Taihu Biluochun, and its quality can be comparable to Xinyang Maojian.
Duyun Maojian Tea History
Duyun Maojian was created during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and resumed production in 1968. It is one of the three famous teas in Qiannan. In 1982, at the National Famous Tea Appraisal Conference in Changsha, Duyun Maojian won the title of China’s Top Ten Famous Teas. In 1988, it won the gold medal at the first National Food Expo.
Duyun Maojian Tea Origin
Tuanshan area of Duyun City, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Duyun Maojian Tea Production Process
Generally, it is harvested around Qingming Festival and ends around Grain Rain. This is consistent with the description in the “Draft of Duyun County Chronicles” that “it can be harvested from Qingming Festival to the Beginning of Autumn. The tea harvested before Grain Rain is called pre-rain tea, which is the best, and the finest is called Maojian tea.” The picking standard is fresh leaves with one bud and one leaf that are just beginning to unfold, and the length does not exceed 2 cm. Usually, 53,000 to 56,000 buds are required to fry 500 grams of high-quality Duyun Maojian. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through five processes: spreading, killing green, rolling, rolling and drying. Duyun Maojian tea is made in one go by a pair of skilled hands frying in a pot.
Duyun Maojian Tea Purchase Guide
Duyun Maojian is divided into grades such as treasure, special, first grade and second grade. The best quality is produced in the main production area, namely Shaojiao, Shaoshang, Huanghe, Heigou and Qianjiapo in the tea villages of Tuanshan Township.
Duyun Maojian Tea Quality Identification
◎ Look at the dry tea: The dry tea of authentic Duyun Maojian tea is green and moist, with tight and fine curls and sharp shoots, covered with white hairs, and the tea fragrance is elegant, fresh and clear. ◎ Taste the tea soup: After brewing the superior Duyun Maojian tea, the tea soup is bright yellow-green, with a tender and lasting fragrance, fresh taste, and sweet aftertaste. ◎ Examine the leaf bottom: The raw material of Duyun Maojian tea is the first leaf of the tender buds picked around Qingming Festival. After brewing, the buds and leaves are still visible on the leaf bottom, which are tender, uniform, soft and fresh.
Duyun Maojian Tea Brewing Method
When brewing Duyun Maojian, it is best to use a glass tea set and use the “upward pouring method” to brew. You can enjoy the tea buds rushing to the water surface, hanging upright in the air, and then slowly sinking, like spring bamboo shoots unearthed, like golden spears standing in a forest, which is extremely beautiful. When brewing, the water temperature is about 80℃, the tea-water ratio is 1:50, and the brewing time is about 2 minutes.
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