Xinyang Maojian Tea
Xinyang Maojian Tea, a green tea, is one of top ten Chinese famous teas. It is produced in Xinyang City, Central China's Henan Province.
Xinyang is located on the northern slope of the western Dabie Mountains and the northern slope of the eastern Tongbai Mountains. It has abundant vegetation, sunshine and rainfall. The tea garden mainly distributes in hilly and mountainous areas. The soil is mainly yellow brown loam and yellow cinnamon soil. The soil layer is deep and the content of organic matter is more than 1%.Xinyang Maojian Tea has a relatively shorter harvest due to the cooler climate in Henan and is best picked in the early spring. The tea tree has straight thin leaves with a deep dark green color .
Features of Xingyang Maojian Tea
Xinyang Maojian Tea is made from the tender shoots and leaves of traditional tea trees by unique process. It has the characteristics of Fine, round, tight, straight, long-lasting fragrance and refreshing and sweet aftertaste.
With the honor of winning the 1915 Panama World Exposition's Golden Medal Award, Xinyang Maojian Tea is treasured for its refreshing taste and pleasant aroma. In its legend, nine fairies of the heaven brought the tea down to the human race on the earth. When drinking the tea, you will see the image of nine dancing fairies in the vapor.
How to brew?
1. The suggested weight ratio of tea to water is 1:80.
2. A good Maojian Tea would be scalded with water that is over 90°C. Water at 80℃-90℃ promises bright green liquor, pure aroma, and sweet floral taste.
3. A pot of Maofjian Tea can be served up to 3 or 4 rounds. It takes about 3 minutes for each brew. And the tea of the second round is the best.
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