Xin Yang Mao Jiang Green Tea (Fuzzy Blades from Xinyang)

Xin Yang Mao Jiang (信阳毛尖), or Xinyang Hairy Blades, is a famous green tea from Henan Province, China. It is made from tender spring buds and young leaves, which are covered with a silvery hair, which gives the tea its name. Its characteristic feature is the thin, needle-like or blade-like leaves with a soft, velvety hair.

The taste of Xin Yang Mao Jiang is rich, fresh, with bright floral and herbal notes, a light nuttiness and a long sweet aftertaste. The aroma is spring, clean, with mineral shades. The infusion is transparent green, light and refreshing.

The history of Xin Yang Mao Jiang tea:

Xinyang Mao Jiang has a history of over 2,300 years and is included in the list of "Ten Famous Teas of China". Tea from Xinyang was so famous that it was repeatedly presented to emperors as a symbol of nobility and sophistication. The mountain climate, foggy mornings and fertile soils give this tea a special softness, richness and complexity of taste.

Useful properties of Xin Yang Mao Jiang:

• Rich in antioxidants, supports cellular health
• Easily tones up, helps increase concentration and attention
• Improves digestion, promotes easy cleansing of the body
• Supports heart and vascular health
• Relieves fatigue, refreshes and improves mood

Characteristics:

• Type: Green tea
• Origin: China, Henan Province, Xinyang
• Raw materials: Spring buds and young leaves covered with fluff
• Taste: Fresh, rich, floral-herbal, slightly nutty, sweet aftertaste
• Aroma: Spring, clean, mineral
• Infusion color: Light green, transparent
• Caffeine: Medium
• Form: Loose, thin leaves
• Brand: My Tea

How to brew Xin Yang Mao Jiang green tea:

Chinese method (gongfu cha):

1. Take 4–5 g per 100–120 ml of gaiwan or tall glass.
2. Water temperature is 80–85°C.
3. The first flush (3–5 seconds) is a flush, not a drink.
4. Brew in short bursts of 10–20 seconds. Makes 5–7 bursts.

European method:

1. Take 3–4 g per 250 ml of water.
2. Temperature - 80–85°C.
3. Brew for 2–3 minutes.
4. Can be brewed 2–3 times.

Who is suitable for:

• For lovers of famous and multi-layered green teas
• For those who appreciate velvety, refined taste
• For connoisseurs of elite Chinese tea classics
• For mindful tea parties and special rituals