Xinyang Maojian Tea
Xinyang Hairy Tips
Xinyang Maojian is a famous Henan green made of small, slightly fuzzy buds and leaves, its name meaning 'hairy tips.' The cup is bright and fresh with pronounced vegetal depth, a brisk mineral edge, and a sweet, lingering finish.
Flavor Profile
What does Xinyang Maojian taste like?
Xinyang Maojian is a famous Henan green made of small, slightly fuzzy buds and leaves, its name meaning 'hairy tips.' The cup is bright and fresh with pronounced vegetal depth, a brisk mineral edge, and a sweet, lingering finish. It is one of northern China's best-known teas and is valued for its clean, aromatic intensity rather than delicacy, brewing a lively pale-green liquor.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Henan (Xinyang), China
Xinyang Maojian is produced around Xinyang in the hills of southern Henan province.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Xinyang Maojian
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Xinyang Maojian
Typical brewed serving
Xinyang Maojian is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Xinyang Maojian Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Xinyang Maojian tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Xinyang Maojian tea?
Xinyang Maojian is a famous Henan green made of small, slightly fuzzy buds and leaves, its name meaning 'hairy tips.' The cup is bright and fresh with pronounced vegetal depth, a brisk mineral edge, and a sweet, lingering finish. It is also known as Xinyang Hairy Tips.
Does Xinyang Maojian tea have caffeine?
Yes. Xinyang Maojian is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Xinyang Maojian tea taste like?
Xinyang Maojian is known for a profile led by Fresh, Vegetal, and Sweet, with a medium body.
How do you brew Xinyang Maojian tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Xinyang Maojian tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Xinyang Maojian; its profile centers on Fresh, Vegetal, and Sweet.