Huang Shan Mao Feng Premium

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

Premium Early Spring Green Tea from Huangshan, Anhui, China
Floral • Silky • Exceptionally Fresh

A refined expression of one of China’s most famous mountain green teas.

Huang Shan Mao Feng Premium (黄山毛峰) is a high-grade Chinese green tea grown in the mist-covered mountains of Huangshan, Anhui Province. Its name, meaning “Yellow Mountain Fur Peak,” refers to the fine silvery hairs covering the tender spring buds and their elegant, pointed shape.

This premium selection is crafted from carefully chosen young buds and tender leaves gathered during the early spring harvest. Compared with standard Huang Shan Mao Feng, it offers a finer leaf appearance, more delicate floral fragrance, silkier texture, and longer-lasting sweetness.

The infusion is bright and refreshing, with notes of orchid, sweet chestnut, tender greens, and mountain flowers. Smooth and gently sweet, Huang Shan Mao Feng Premium is ideal for tea lovers seeking an elegant Chinese loose-leaf green tea with clarity, aroma, and refined character.

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 Premium

• Premium early spring green tea from Huangshan, Anhui
• Carefully selected tender buds and young leaves
• Elegant orchid fragrance and gentle natural sweetness
• Silky texture with low bitterness and a clean finish
• Beautiful silvery leaf hairs and pointed, mountain-like shape
• Excellent for both Gongfu brewing and relaxed daily drinking

Tasting Notes

• Orchid, magnolia, and fresh mountain flowers
• Sweet chestnut, snow pea, and tender bamboo shoots
• Silky body with delicate umami and vegetal sweetness
• Cooling, clean finish with lingering floral notes

Tea Profile

• Type: Premium Chinese Green Tea (绿茶)
• Style: Huang Shan Mao Feng / Baked Green Tea
• Origin: Huangshan, Anhui Province, China
• Harvest: Early spring
• Leaf Standard: Tender buds with one or two young leaves
• Craftsmanship: Carefully hand-picked, pan-fired, gently shaped, and slowly dried
• Appearance: Slender, pointed green leaves with abundant silvery down; clear pale yellow-green liquor
• Collected: 2026

Traditional Processing

Huang Shan Mao Feng Premium is produced with careful handling to preserve its tender appearance, fresh aroma, and naturally sweet flavor:

1. Selective Spring Plucking – Fine buds and young leaves are carefully gathered during the early spring season.
2. Brief Withering – The freshly picked leaves rest to reduce surface moisture and soften their texture.
3. Fixation—Shaqing – Gentle heat stops enzymatic oxidation while preserving the green color and fresh character.
4. Delicate Shaping – The leaves are lightly handled to maintain their natural pointed form and silvery hairs.
5. Slow Drying – Controlled drying stabilizes the tea and develops its floral, chestnut-like fragrance.

The premium leaf selection and careful processing create a tea with greater refinement, clearer sweetness, and a more elegant aroma than ordinary grades.

Health Benefits

Huang Shan Mao Feng Premium naturally contains tea polyphenols, catechins, amino acids, and caffeine.

• Supports calm alertness and mental clarity
• Provides naturally occurring antioxidant compounds
• Offers smooth, refreshing energy during the day
• May support digestion and a balanced metabolism
• A clean, unsweetened alternative to sugary beverages

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 buds and preserve their floral fragrance.

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 freshly boiled water to cool briefly before brewing. Water that is too hot may overpower the tea’s delicate sweetness and floral aroma.

Cultural Significance

Huang Shan Mao Feng is one of China’s most renowned traditional green teas and an enduring symbol of Anhui tea culture. Its character is closely connected to the dramatic landscape of Huangshan, where granite peaks, ancient pine trees, cool mountain air, and persistent mist create favorable conditions for slow-growing, aromatic tea leaves.

The name “Mao Feng,” or “Fur Peak,” describes the soft down covering the young buds and their pointed shape, which resembles the mountain summits of Huangshan.

The premium grade represents a more selective expression of this famous tea—delicate in appearance, refined in aroma, and quietly complex in the cup. It is a tea of spring freshness, mountain clarity, and graceful craftsmanship.