Mao Feng毛峰

Mao Feng is a Mao Feng green tea from Anhui, China (generic style also produced in Yunnan, Sichuan, Zhejiang). Brew it at 85°C with 4g of leaf per 100ml of water; expect up to 6 short infusions in a small gaiwan or teapot. No rinse needed.

Tasting notes

Mao Feng is a style, not a single tea, and you should treat any bag labeled just "Mao Feng" as a starting point rather than a destination. The bud-and-leaf pluck, the silvery fuzz, the peak-like shape — those are shared across origins, but a Yunnan Mao Feng will taste different from a Sichuan one, and both will taste different from the famous Huangshan version. The general character is gentle: mellow, slightly floral, a touch of nuttiness, and a finish that stays clean rather than bitter. Generic Mao Feng is a good training tea — it's forgiving of water temperature (stay around 85°C), forgiving of steep time, and gives you a soft, consistent cup without demanding the precision a premium green does. Don't expect fireworks. Expect something honest and drinkable for five easy infusions. If you find a Mao Feng you love, track down its specific origin; that's where the real character lives, not in the generic style name.

Flavor profile

Mao Feng is a broad style of Chinese green tea characterized by one bud and one or two leaves with silvery fuzz ('fur') and a peak-like shape. The general profile is smooth and mellow with gentle floral notes, soft grassiness, and a clean finish. Nuttiness and lingering sweetness are common. Huangshan Mao Feng from Anhui is the most famous origin, but Yunnan and Mengding versions offer their own regional character.

Terroir

Varies by production region — best examples from high-altitude misty mountains

Brewing

1. Steep 1: 15 seconds
2. Steep 2: 15 seconds
3. Steep 3: 20 seconds
4. Steep 4: 30 seconds
5. Steep 5: 45 seconds
6. Steep 6: 60 seconds

A general style — parameters suit most Mao Feng origins. Adjust temperature down to 80°C for very tender spring pickings.

Aroma & taste

Processing

• pan-fired
• hand-shaped

Sources

• https://simplelooseleaf.com/blogs/news/mao-feng-green-tea
• https://www.curioustea.com/tea/green-tea/huang-shan-mao-feng/
• https://yunnansourcing.com/products/certified-organic-yunnan-mao-feng-green-tea