Mount Wei Fur Tip

Chinese Name of Mount Wei Fur Tip

沩山毛尖

Detail

For those expecting the light, delicate and elusive nature that is commonly associated with white and yellow teas will be in for a big surprise with Wei Shan Mao Jian. For this tea is remarkably smoky in both taste and fragrance. However, this is not to say that it is a bad tea in any way. On the contrary, people who appreciate its unique characteristic raved highly about this tea. Among those who are known to adore this tea were Chairman Mao and Chairman Liu (Shaoqi), the latter of which was known to serve this tea to all his guests from all over the world. Hua Guo Feng (a famous Chinese poet) once stated that "Wei Shan Mao Feng has a very special style and is truly unique from all other teas". We couldn't agree more. The tea leaves are picked from very limited wild grown tea trees, making this a very rare and unique yellow tea.

Other Name of Mount Wei Fur Tip

Mount Wei Fur Tip

Brewing Guide of Mount Wei Fur Tip

We recommend using glass-based or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 grams of tea leaves (1-2 teaspoons) for every 150ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 70°c (158°F) to 80°c (176°F) for 1 minute for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.

Taste of Mount Wei Fur Tip

A unique and strong smoky aroma and taste that will last through many infusions, promising a very special tea tasting experience.

Appearance of Mount Wei Fur Tip

One-bud-one-leaf and one-bud-two-leaves varieties. The leaves are blackish yellow in color as a result of the smoking process in making the tea.

Origin of Mount Wei Fur Tip

Wei Shan, Hunan Province

Buying Guide

For personal drinking, please buy it in Amazon online Tea shop.