Weishan Maojian Tea
Weishan Maojian Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The leaf edges are slightly curled and naturally unfold into flowers, resembling an orchid.
Liquor Color
Bright yellow and oily, with pekoe exposed
Fragrance
Strong pine smoke aroma
Taste
Sweet and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright yellow, tender and even, complete into flowers
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Weishan Maojian Tea Introduction
Weishan Maojian is a famous tea in history. It was already famous in the Tang Dynasty. It was listed as a top grade tea in the Qing Dynasty, and its influence is comparable to that of Longjing. The bud tips of this tea are shaped like a sparrow’s beak, the leaves are shiny, and it has a pleasant pine scent.
Weishan Maojian Tea Origin
The Daweishan area in the west of Ningxiang County, Changsha City, Hunan Province, with Weishan Village as the core production area
Weishan Maojian Tea Production Process
It is harvested every year after the Qingming Festival and before the Grain Rain. The picking standards are young leaves with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves. It is required to have no damage, no purple buds, no fish leaves and no stems. The fresh leaves picked on the same day must be made on the same day to ensure the freshness and tenderness of the tea, and then refined through processes such as greening, yellowing, light kneading, baking, and smoking.
Weishan Maojian Tea Purchase Guide
Common brands include “Huangzhijiang brand”, “Weishan brand”, “Xiangfeng brand”, etc.
Weishan Maojian Tea Quality Identification
Judging from the appearance, the leaves of Weishan Maojian are slightly curled, naturally unfolding into flowers, and the shape is like an orchid. After brewing, it has a strong pine smoke aroma, a bright yellow and oily color, and the pekoe is exposed, and the soup is orange and bright.
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