This is a relatively new green tea created only in 1973. One special thing
about it is that at the time of plucking, the sprouts of this strain
are longer than the just-unfolding leaves. This is one reason for
its flavorful infusion. Leaves and bud must also stay together. When
processed, the former become stout strips covered with silvery hair
that yield a clear yellow-green tea with a mellow, slightly sweet
taste.
Lanxi Maofeng is produced in the misty mountains cut up by
tributaries of the Fuchun River in northern and western Lanxi county
in central Zhejiang province. The best of several teas produced
there is that from Yezhu Tan. It is one of the Panshan or west
county teas.
While Maofeng is a quality tea in its own right, it is often scented
to produce Jinhua Moli Maofeng (Jinhua Jasmine Hairpoint). Jinhua is
the name of the prefecture. This tea is well liked both in Chinaand
abroad.
