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2026 Huangshan Maofeng First Flush Spring Green Tea 50g
$39.99 USD
Unit price perSourced from the misty peaks of Huangshan, 2026 First Flush Huangshan Maofeng captures the essence of mountain-grown Chinese green tea.
This tea features tender leaves with a gentle floral aroma and a clean taste, offering a calm and refreshing drinking experience.
Grown at higher altitudes, the tea develops a more complex flavor profile with natural sweetness and clarity.
2026 Huangshan Maofeng First Flush Spring Green Tea 50g
$39.99 USD
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Sourced from the misty peaks of Huangshan, 2026 First Flush Huangshan Maofeng captures the essence of mountain-grown Chinese green tea.
This tea features tender leaves with a gentle floral aroma and a clean taste, offering a calm and refreshing drinking experience.
Grown at higher altitudes, the tea develops a more complex flavor profile with natural sweetness and clarity.
Harvest Time: Early April 2026
Tea Variety: Jinzhai native cultivar- Huangshan Maofeng Qunti Variety
Picking Standard: One bud with the first tender leaf
Origin: Longma Village, Yanzihe Town, Jinzhai County, Lu’an City, Anhui Province, China
Tea Garden Elevation: 800 meters
Tea Master: Yu Chengshi
Aroma: Light orchid, fresh grass
Taste: Clean, gentle sweetness
Huangshan Maofeng – Qunti Variety
Why Qunti?
It represents the most traditional and authentic flavor of Huangshan Maofeng.
What is Qunti?
Qunti refers to naturally seed-grown tea plants — a diverse “family” of trees, not cloned cuttings. Each tree is slightly different, like a natural forest.
Why it matters:
- Richer flavor: Diversity creates layers of taste — some trees are more fragrant, some sweeter.
- Better adaptation: Naturally selected over years, these trees thrive at high elevations and express their terroir fully.
- Deeper roots & older trees: Absorb more minerals, giving the tea depth and complexity.
In contrast: cloned varieties are uniform and high-yield, but their flavor is often simpler.
We selected Master Yu’s Jinzhai Huangshan Maofeng for its authentic flavor and approachable price.
Although Jinzhai is slightly outside the core Huangshan region, it shares the same natural conditions — clean mountain air, fertile soil, and ideal climate. Many trees are locally grown, seed-propagated, and well-established.
The tea delivers the classic Huangshan Maofeng character: fresh, smooth, and elegant. Its natural growing environment ensures high quality, while making this iconic style more accessible to tea lovers.
Master Yu has been crafting Anhui teas since the 1980s, including Maofeng and Lu’an Guapian.
Based in Yanzihe, Jinzhai, his tea garden grows naturally seed-propagated local varieties. Though outside the Huangshan core region, the trees and traditional processing techniques produce a flavor remarkably close to classic Huangshan Maofeng — fresh, smooth, and refined — at a more accessible price.
We partner with Master Yu for his expertise and the strength of these local tea resources, offering authentic flavor with excellent value.
Gaiwan Brewing Method
Water Temperature: 80–85°C (176–185°F)
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 1:30–1:50 (e.g., 5g tea : 150ml water)
Adjust the ratio according to your personal taste preference.
Brewing Steps：
1. Warm the gaiwan with hot water.
2. Add the tea leaves.
3. Pour in water and steep for 10–15 seconds for the first infusion.
4. Gradually increase steeping time for each subsequent brew.
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