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VegetalCreamyRich
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This distinguished Chinese green tea, hailing from Henan, offers a surprisingly rich aroma and flavor, almost leaning towards a 'blue-green' oolong. Its smooth, creamy texture beautifully complements a delicious vegetal taste, making it a cherished brew, especially as leaves begin to change in early fall.
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About This Tea
What does Mao Jian taste like?
This distinguished Chinese green tea, hailing from Henan, offers a surprisingly rich aroma and flavor, almost leaning towards a 'blue-green' oolong. Its smooth, creamy texture beautifully complements . It leans vegetal, creamy and rich.
How should I brew Mao Jian?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Mao Jian come from?
Grown in Henan, China.
How much does Mao Jian cost?
Starts at $9.00 from Dobrá Tea, or about $0.32/g. A 28g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.92 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.