Yellow tea Huang Shan Mao Feng (Fluffy Peaks from the Yellow Mountains)

Huang Shan Mao Feng (黄山毛峰), or Yellow Mountain Hairy Peaks, is a famous yellow tea from Anhui Province, grown in the high-altitude plantations of Huang Shan (Yellow Mountains). It is made from the top buds and first leaves, which are covered with a thin silvery fluff, giving the tea a delicate taste and sophisticated aroma.

The taste of the tea is sweet, with light nutty and floral notes. The aroma is fresh, spring, with hints of field herbs. The infusion is golden-transparent, soft. The tea is perfect for a light invigoration in the morning or relaxation in the evening.

Characteristics:

• Type: Yellow tea
• Origin: China, Anhui Province, Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan)
• Raw materials: Apical buds and first leaves
• Taste: Delicate, sweet, nutty-floral
• Aroma: Spring, fresh, herbal-floral
• Infusion color: Golden, transparent
• Caffeine: Medium
• Form: Loose
• Brand: My Tea

How to brew Huang Shan Mao Feng yellow tea:

Chinese method (gongfu cha):

1. Take 5–6 g per 100–120 ml of gaiwan or small teapot.
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 a delicate, floral-nutty taste
• For those who want to discover rare yellow tea
• For lovers of high-altitude raw materials
• For mindful tea parties and relaxation