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Yunnan
Mao Feng Organic

Name: Yunnan Maofeng Premium Bio
SKU: 4480-bio
Price: 11.90 EUR
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4480-bio

Organic maofeng from the Wuliang Mountains in Yunnan. Hand-harvested at 1,500m elevation, non-oxidised. Especially pleasant flavour. 80g

Maofeng from the Yunnan highlands
Certified organic cultivation since 2011
Pesticide-free cultivation since the farm's founding in 1998
1,500m elevation

Character	Floral, mild and mineral, pleasant astringency, fruity, vegetal, brightening, fresh, balanced, notes of yuzu and citrus
Tea Garden	A leading organic tea farm in the Wuliang Mountains in Pu Erh
Terroir	Pu Erh, Yunnan, China
Harvest	Spring harvest 2023, ming qian, hand-selected
Cultivar	Yun kang No.10, 雲抗十號
Elevation	1,500m above sea level
Macrobiotic/TCM	Yin to strong yin
Oxidation	Traditionally gentle and brief roasting in a wok pan for 5 minutes (chao qing 炒青) to stop oxidation
Processing Method	Pan-roasting (chao qing 炒青), rolling, oven-drying for 10 minutes
Organic Cert.	EU certified organic, CERES, JAS organic since 2011, cultivation without pesticides since 1998
Grade	93/100 p. (Chinese green tea category); Premium

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The tea farm is located in the area above the city of Pu'er where a community of Dai people live. The farm received all major international organic certifications in 1998, which certify the farm's pesticide-free cultivation without artificial fertilisers.

Flavour

As one of the most famous green teas in China, maofeng is no longer only produced in its region of origin in Huang Shan. This organic maofeng is grown at a high elevation of roughly 1,500m in the Wuliang Mountains in Yunnan. The tea is refreshing with floral and citrus notes, and is reminiscent of yuzu. The mildly mineral character give this tea a balanced character.

Leaf

Fine, long "fur peaks" (maofeng 毛峰)

Cup

Fresh jade green

Chinese green tea differs from other teas because the leaves are roasted (青鍋 Qing Gu = Kill Green) after harvesting, which prevents further oxidation of the tea and gives it its typical nutty, buttery taste. There are a variety of Chinese green teas, with each one exhibiting a different shape, colour and taste. These differences can be attributed in large part to the tea’s region of origin, as Chinese green teas are often deeply rooted in local tea culture.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

The highlands of Yunnan have a mild, subtropical climate up to a high elevation. The highland slopes are mostly southern-facing, and are therefore more heavily influenced by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.

This tea is grown at an elevation of 1,500m in the Wuliang Mountains above the city of Pu'er, far removed from industry. Rather than any major motorways, it is the historical Tea Horse Road that cuts through the tea fields. Traditionally, various large leafed cultivars are grown in Yunnan that in some cases stem from very old tea plants.

The tea is not oxidised, but rather briefly and carefully roasted in a pan (chao qing 炒青) for just 5 minutes. Thereafter the tea leaves are rolled until they have achieved the desired "fur peak" form (maofeng 毛峰). The tea is then dried in an oven for 10 minutes and laid out for final selection.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in the Wuliang Mountains. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp. per 100-300ml (70°C) water. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for the traditional preparation of Huangshan Maofeng tea is a yixing teapot made from light-coloured clay. Alternatively, a glass teapot with an integrated sieve can be used, so long as the leaves are able to freely drift around inside the pot.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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