Zhejiang Mao Feng
I wrote these thoughts about Narien Teas’ Zhejiang Mao Feng one morning two weeks ago. Later that day, my wife went into labour. Here, belatedly, is my review of this lovely tea.
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I started this day not, as I usually do, with a cup of strong black tea, but with a light cup of Zhejiang Mao Feng. With the morning sun streaming in, this wonderful green tea from China helped shape the perfect start to the day.
I have Billy from Narien Teas to thank for this tea, which filled me with its warmth and restfulness. It toyed with my senses. A dry aroma of cabbage washes into a bouquet of strawberry and grape once the tea is infused. Later, I smell grass and vegetables. Mao Feng is light but playful, understated in its gracefulness. Its colour is a pale golden green; its flavour dominated by leafy green vegetables.
Southern Zhejiang, in eastern China, is a rugged and beautiful part of China. Zhejiang’s most famous contribution to the world of tea is Longjing, or Dragonwell, which comes from the northwestern region of Hangzhou. Mao Feng itself is a particular style of tea made from a bud and two leaves of equal length. Once processed, they are spindly – long, narrow and sword-like in appearance.
Zhejiang Mao Feng is available from Narien for $13 for 4 oz. Narien offer free shipping for orders over $50. Tea Finely Brewed also get a 10% discount on any purchase from Narien: just quote teafinelybrewed.