2022 Autumn Traditional Mao Xie
2022 Autumn Traditional Mao Xie
Crafted By Master Zhang
- DATE OF PICKINGNovember 2022
- Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION1000 meters
- Mao XieTea Varietal
This is arguably Daping Village’s most “classic” tea. Mao Xie varietal is native to the area and grew on the mountains above Daping long before Tieguanyin was planted. Master Zhang’s labor-intensive traditional finish hearkens back to the style before the modern green oolong trend became popular and all Anxi teas were finished with at least a light roast and oxidation. Mao Xie translates to “hairy crab,” a reference to the appearance of the leaves. A classic traditional finish on Mao Xie brings out the iconic savory notes in the varietal and makes it taste almost pastry-like.
- DATE OF PICKINGNovember 2022
Tasting Profile
- fruit - blackberry, carrot, orange zest
- spice - ginger cake
- savory - mollasses
- floral - vanilla
- texture - sparkling, toasted
Master Zhang also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 208° watersteep 30 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.4-5 ozuse 208° watersteep 10 seconds
add 2 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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