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Tasting Notes
VegetalSavoryBrisk
Vendor Notes
This Hefeng Maojian presents a vibrant cup with prominent notes of steamed and buttered vegetables, particularly reminiscent of fresh broccoli and tender asparagus. A subtle hint of pine sap adds a unique depth, complementing its thick, savory mouthfeel and deep, lingering sweetness. A gentle astringency provides a pleasant briskness, making it a robust and clean everyday green tea.
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About This Tea
What does Hefeng Maojian taste like?
This Hefeng Maojian presents a vibrant cup with prominent notes of steamed and buttered vegetables, particularly reminiscent of fresh broccoli and tender asparagus. A subtle hint of pine sap adds a un. It leans vegetal, savory and brisk.
How should I brew Hefeng Maojian?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Hefeng Maojian come from?
Grown in Hubei, China from the Longjing 43 cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Hefeng Maojian cost?
Starts at $13.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.25/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.50 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.