Huang Shan Mao Feng

Huang Shan Mao Feng – Yellow Mountain Fur Peak Green Tea (黄山毛峰)

Elegant Spring Green Tea from the Misty Mountains of Anhui, China
Fresh • Floral • Smooth

A famous Chinese green tea shaped by mountain mist and early spring.

Huang Shan Mao Feng (黄山毛峰), also known as Yellow Mountain Fur Peak Tea, is a celebrated Chinese green tea produced near Huangshan—Yellow Mountain—in Anhui Province. Its poetic name refers to the soft silvery hairs covering the tender spring buds and the pointed shape of the finished leaves, which resemble mountain peaks.

Harvested from young buds and leaves during the spring season, Huang Shan Mao Feng is known for its fresh floral fragrance, gentle vegetal sweetness, and clean, refreshing finish. Careful pan-firing followed by gentle shaping and drying preserves the tea’s bright character while developing the smooth, lightly sweet profile associated with high-quality baked Chinese green tea.

This is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a refined Chinese loose-leaf green tea that is aromatic, elegant, and easy to enjoy throughout the day.

If you'd like to know what drinking this tea is like, you can read this: Huangshan Maofeng: A Cup of the Yellow Mountains

Why You’ll Love Huang Shan Mao Feng

• Famous mountain-grown green tea from Anhui, China
• Fresh floral fragrance with gentle vegetal sweetness
• Tender spring leaves covered with fine silvery hairs
• Smooth, refreshing body with low astringency
• Beautiful in glass teaware as the leaves slowly unfold
• Suitable for both Gongfu and everyday cup brewing

Tasting Notes

• Orchid, magnolia, and fresh mountain greens
• Sweet pea, chestnut, and tender bamboo shoots
• Silky, light-to-medium body with gentle umami
• Clean mineral finish with lingering floral sweetness

Tea Profile

• Type: Chinese Green Tea (绿茶)
• Style: Baked Green Tea (烘青绿茶)
• Origin: Huangshan, Anhui Province, China
• Harvest: Early spring
• Craftsmanship: Hand-picked, pan-fired, gently shaped, and carefully dried
• Appearance: Slender, slightly curved green leaves with silvery down; clear yellow-green liquor
• Collected: 2025

Traditional Processing

Huang Shan Mao Feng is carefully processed to preserve the tenderness, aroma, and appearance of the spring leaves:

1. Selective Spring Plucking – Young buds with one or two tender leaves are harvested.
2. Brief Withering – Fresh leaves rest briefly to reduce surface moisture.
3. Fixation—Shaqing – Heat is applied to stop enzymatic oxidation and preserve the tea’s green character.
4. Gentle Shaping – The leaves are lightly handled to maintain their pointed, natural form.
5. Baking and Drying – Careful drying develops fragrance and stabilizes the finished tea.

Huang Shan Mao Feng is classified as a baked green tea, a style recognized for its clean fragrance, smooth flavor, and delicate spring freshness.

Health Benefits

Like other traditionally processed green teas, Huang Shan Mao Feng naturally contains catechins, polyphenols, amino acids, and caffeine.

• Supports calm alertness and mental focus
• Provides naturally occurring antioxidant compounds
• Offers a refreshing alternative to sweetened beverages
• May complement an active, balanced lifestyle
• Light and clean enough for regular daytime drinking

Brewing Instructions

Chinese Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–7 grams
• Water temperature: 80–85°C / 176–185°F
• Rinse: Not necessary
• First infusion: 30–40 seconds
• Second infusion: 40–50 seconds
• Third infusion: 60–75 seconds
• Additional infusions: Increase the steeping time gradually

• Tip: Use a porcelain gaiwan or glass vessel. Pour the water gently along the side to protect the tender leaves and preserve the fresh floral aroma.

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 80°C / 176°F
• Steep time: 2–3 minutes
• Re-steep: Up to 2–3 times

• Tip: Allow the water to cool briefly after boiling. Excessively hot water may overpower the tea’s delicate floral and sweet notes.

Cultural Significance

Huang Shan Mao Feng is widely recognized as one of China’s famous traditional green teas. Its identity is inseparable from the landscape of Huangshan, a region known for dramatic granite peaks, ancient pine trees, clouds, and mountain mist.

The name “Mao Feng,” or “Fur Peak,” describes both the fine hairs on the young buds and their pointed, peak-like appearance. This combination of poetic naming, delicate craftsmanship, and mountain origin has made Huang Shan Mao Feng a lasting symbol of refined Anhui tea culture.

It is a tea of freshness and quiet elegance—gentle enough for daily drinking, yet complex enough to reward attentive brewing.