About HuangShan MaoFeng tea:

Huang Shan is one of China's famous mountain for producing great Green teas and their Mao Feng is certainly one of the best. Huang Shan Mao Feng is one of China's famous green teas, Grown at an elevation of over 800 meters, its long-lasting floral aroma and fresh, sweet taste. The higher mountain elevation, with more cloud cover and cooler temperatures, creates the ideal environment for a sweet, succulent leaf. Plucked very young at the stage of only a bud and a single unfolding leaf, the leaves when processed are yellowish green, flat with a very slight upturn, and covered with silvery hair. The Qingming (early April) picking is sold as a special choice grade.

The leaves were picked up carefully and kept in order and clean. And it is carefully made. Huangshan Maofeng tea, shaped as the sparrow's mouth, with the white hair and ivory color, tastes fresh and mellow. Enjoying the fame across the world, Huangshan Maofeng tea is really worth trying.

Benefits of MaoFeng tea:
As with other types of green tea, MaoFeng is able to help control high blood pressure, lower the blood sugar level. However, the most significant compound found is catechin and research has shown green tea still retain about 50 to 75% of the good compound even after processing. The Chinese drink MaoFeng during hot weather e.g during spring and summer for its cooling effect to the body.. The tea contains vitamin C, amino acids, and, like most finer Chinese green teas, has one of the highest concentrations of catechins among teas.

How to Brew MaoFeng Green Tea:
1. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water.
2. Use about 3.5 - 7 grams of tea leaves (2-3.5 teaspoons) for every 225 ml of water.
3. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 70°c (158°F) to 80°c (176°F) for 1 minute for the first and second brewing.
4. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.
5. Refill when glass is still 1/3 full.

Storage:
Protect against the tide, peculiar smell, keeps in low temperature and refrigerates it.