Maofeng – Huang Shan
Price range: €4.00 through €35.00
Huangshan = yellow Moutain
Maofeng = Fur Peak
Sometimes I truly feel that the mountain mirrors its tea. Huangshan astonishes with its breathtaking peaks, rolling seas of clouds, and ancient pines. I still remember the awe I felt the first time I climbed it, marveling at the craftsmanship of nature itself. And yet, Huangshan is not even counted among China’s Five Great Mountains. Its tea, like the mountain itself, shares a similar fate — though honored as one of China’s Ten Famous Teas, has never enjoyed the same popularity in the market as Longjing or other green teas. In all my years of exploring tea, I rarely saw it except in the homes of older generations.
Today, many tea drinkers seek teas with complex, layered flavors, yet the defining charm of Maofeng lies in its clarity and freshness. This freshness is even more pronounced than in most green teas, precisely because it is free from excessive complexity.
I never found Maofeng Particularly Impressive, until one day, after countless tastings of teas with intricate characters, this tea suddenly surprised me. It was simply pure and refreshing — effortless, light, and quietly delightful, with hardly any astringency.
Sometimes, the greatest pleasure comes from enjoying a flavor that is beautifully simple.
AROMA & CHARACTER
Huangshan Maofeng grows in the misty highlands of Yellow Mountain, at elevations of 800–1200 meters. The cool climate and frequent mists slow the growth of the leaves, enriching their inner compounds and giving the tea its uniquely brisk and refreshing character. It is like the dewdrops of spring in the mountains — fresh, cooling, and invigorating. The first sip awakens the senses like a gentle mountain breeze, while the lingering sweetness that follows feels as warm as spring sunshine, an unexpected delight.
Light to Strong
Bitter / Astringent to Sweetness / Umaimi
Caffeine
The freshness and astringency of green tea are often just a few seconds apart. If the water temperature is too high or the steeping time too long, the tea can quickly become overly astringent, as green tea is the least processed and aims to preserve the natural character of the fresh leaves. By contrast, with the right temperature and a brief infusion, you can taste the pure, refreshing flavor of spring in every sip.
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