The Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea was harvested at the beginning of the spring season in Pu'er, Yunnan. The first harvest of the season guarantees superb flavor, since the plant retains all the nourishment collected during the winter. The leaf is long and curled, with a light silver bud and green tones. The infusion has a light yellow color and a sweetly fragrant taste. Tasting - Sight and smell The leaves of Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea are long, delicately rolled and as thin as hair, as the name itself suggests: Mao Feng means precisely "hair tips", indicating their tapered shape. They have a dark green color mixed with silver: this tea is in fact very rich in buds, covered with light and soft down. Once infused, the leaves give off very sweet notes of honey and delicate vegetal hints, with floral echoes. In the cup it appears pale yellow, almost transparent: this is a tea with fresh notes and a pleasant fragrance, very gentle and surprisingly sweet. The body is light and silky and the taste is free of any astringency or bitterness. Tasting notes GONG FU CHA The first infusion of Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea gives a very sweet liquor, with notes of white sugar and very light vegetal hints. There is an emphasis on candied and lightly roasted notes, similar to the taste of praline almonds. A second infusion gives more character, although the sugary component remains notable; the vegetal side is more present but still delicate (buttered baby carrots, boiled chard). With the third infusion the sweet notes turn into memories of green tomato jam and spinach, while at the end fruity notes such as apricot and yellow fruit appear. WESTERN STYLE On the palate, the first sensation experienced tasting Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea is sweetness: notes of granulated sugar intertwine with vegetal hints such as carrots and buttered spinach, pleasantly wrapping the tongue. Only afterward are fruity notes of apricot and dried fruit perceived, always very sweet - the taste recalls almond brittle. The persistence is sweet and prolonged, leaving a sensation of freshness in the mouth. Place of origin Pu'er, Yunnan Brewing method We strongly recommend infusing Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea using the traditional Chinese method (gong fu cha) to best enjoy these leaves. Following this preparation, 5 grams of leaves (about 3 teaspoons) can be used in a gaiwan of about 150 ml to obtain multiple infusions with different flavors. With water heated to 75°C, a first infusion of 25 seconds can be made and, thereafter, keeping the water at the same temperature, multiple infusions can be carried out increasing the time by 5 seconds each time (25-30-35...). This tea has a longevity of about 5 infusions. For a classic Western-style preparation, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 200 ml cup with water at 75°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes. The tea can be filtered for easier tasting, and the infusion times indicated above are purely indicative, so you can adjust them according to your personal taste. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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The Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea was harvested at the beginning of the spring season in Pu'er, Yunnan. The first harvest of the season guarantees superb flavor, since the plant retains all the nourishment collected during the winter. The leaf is long and curled, with a light silver bud and green tones. The infusion has a light yellow color and a sweetly fragrant taste. Tasting - Sight and smell The leaves of Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea are long, delicately rolled and as thin as hair, as the name itself suggests: Mao Feng means precisely "hair tips", indicating their tapered shape. They have a dark green color mixed with silver: this tea is in fact very rich in buds, covered with light and soft down. Once infused, the leaves give off very sweet notes of honey and delicate vegetal hints, with floral echoes. In the cup it appears pale yellow, almost transparent: this is a tea with fresh notes and a pleasant fragrance, very gentle and surprisingly sweet. The body is light and silky and the taste is free of any astringency or bitterness. Tasting notes GONG FU CHA The first infusion of Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea gives a very sweet liquor, with notes of white sugar and very light vegetal hints. There is an emphasis on candied and lightly roasted notes, similar to the taste of praline almonds. A second infusion gives more character, although the sugary component remains notable; the vegetal side is more present but still delicate (buttered baby carrots, boiled chard). With the third infusion the sweet notes turn into memories of green tomato jam and spinach, while at the end fruity notes such as apricot and yellow fruit appear. WESTERN STYLE On the palate, the first sensation experienced tasting Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea is sweetness: notes of granulated sugar intertwine with vegetal hints such as carrots and buttered spinach, pleasantly wrapping the tongue. Only afterward are fruity notes of apricot and dried fruit perceived, always very sweet - the taste recalls almond brittle. The persistence is sweet and prolonged, leaving a sensation of freshness in the mouth. Place of origin Pu'er, Yunnan Brewing method We strongly recommend infusing Early Spring Mao Feng Loose green tea using the traditional Chinese method (gong fu cha) to best enjoy these leaves. Following this preparation, 5 grams of leaves (about 3 teaspoons) can be used in a gaiwan of about 150 ml to obtain multiple infusions with different flavors. With water heated to 75°C, a first infusion of 25 seconds can be made and, thereafter, keeping the water at the same temperature, multiple infusions can be carried out increasing the time by 5 seconds each time (25-30-35...). This tea has a longevity of about 5 infusions. For a classic Western-style preparation, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 200 ml cup with water at 75°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes. The tea can be filtered for easier tasting, and the infusion times indicated above are purely indicative, so you can adjust them according to your personal taste. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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