There are manydifferenttypes andvarietiestea in China and around the world ... This is why Au Bois d'Asie, we are dedicated to selecting and atmake you discover the best and most prestigious thé of the middle empire. This month, we will explore one of thés green the mostconsumedfrom China: The "Huángshān Máofēng"Translating" Fluffy Top of the Yellow Mountains ".
This organic green tea (of its Chinese name 天鹅 云 尖 or huángshān máofēng in Pinyin) from the brand Swan Tea, is a tea originating from the yellow mountains (Huángshān) of Anhui Province in China, one of the most beautiful natural places in China, and is the leading brand in this province. It is one of the most consumed teas in China.
Certifications & Virtues
ISO 22000: 2005 certified, this tea has many virtues and benefits on the body, and helps in the fight against diabetes, cholesterol, and to prevent heart disease and cancer. It is also recognized as an asset against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and depression. Green tea also has many benefits on the body (detoxification, skin care, regulation of blood pressure, strengthening of the immune system, etc.). It is also a real asset for diets since it promotes transit and digestion.
An organic tea of controlled origin, a climate spécial and unique:
This tea is more exactly produced in Dongzhi County, which is located along the line of latitude 30°, which is a mysterious and important area in traditional Chinese medicine, prized and recognized for the quality of its tea and plants. For example, 9 of the top 10 Chinese green teas are grown and produced in this area.
The favorable and unique weather conditions of this region provide perfect conditions for the development of tea plants (annual averages: temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, rainfall of 150cm and level of sunshine of 2000 hours).
Since the 2000s, Dongzhi County is now dedicated at organically grown tea, and all of these plantations have been certified organic.
Huangshan Maofeng tasting:
The liquor (which is none other than the color) of this tea is a limpid jade green color, with light yellow reflections.
Its texture on the palate is soft and balanced.
It offers fresh vegetal and mineral flavors accompanied by iodized notes and toasted chestnuts, as well as floral notes such as white flowers and orchids.
Sweet but with a hint of acidity, this extremely balanced tea can be consumed at any time of the day, given its low theine content.
How to consume it?
Huángshān Máofēng is a tea that requires a little experience in order to be tasted, given the subtlety of these aromas and flavors. This is a powerful green tea that requires a low enough dosage to best reveal all of its flavors, at the risk of becoming somewhat bitter and metallic if overdosed.
Here is how we recommend you to taste it:
- 10 cl cup: approximately 2 grams for 4 infusions. Let the tea steep for longer and longer as you taste it. Use water at 80 °
- 20 cl mug: approximately 4 grams for 4 infusions. Let the tea steep for longer and longer as you taste it. Use water at 80 °
- 50 cl teapot or carafe: approximately 10 grams for 4 infusions. Let the tea steep for longer and longer as you taste it. Use water at 80 ° C.
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