Anhui Maojian White Tea . 安徽毛尖白茶

Anhui Maojian White Tea . 安徽毛尖白茶

A rare and elegant white tea from the highlands of Anhui.
Crafted from the delicate first flush of early spring, Anhui Maojian (毛尖) white tea features slender, downy buds and tender young leaves. Grown in misty mountain air and handpicked at peak freshness, it offers a clean, floral aroma, subtle sweetness, and a buttery-smooth mouthfeel with a gentle finish.

This tea is quiet, graceful, and nourishing—perfect for reflection or daily wellness.

Origin: Anhui Province, China (安徽高山)

Type: White Tea (白茶), Loose Leaf Maojian Style (毛尖)

Appearance: Thin, silvery-green needle-shaped leaves with visible fine fuzz (毫毛)

Aroma & Taste: Fresh hay, wildflower nectar, sugarcane, and steamed greens.
Mellow, airy, and elegant with very low astringency.

TCM-Inspired Benefits 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, white tea is believed to:

• Clear internal heat (清热) and reduce inflammation
• Moisten the lungs and soothe dry throat (润肺止咳)
• Support fluid generation and yin nourishment (养阴生津)
• Calm the spirit and reduce internal "fire" from stress or fatigue

White tea is considered cooling and calming, ideal for skin health, hormonal balance, and gentle detoxification.

Particularly suitable for summer or when feeling overheated, anxious, or tired.

Brewing Instructions

Gong Fu Style:

• 3g per 100ml
• 85–90°C (185°F) water
• Rinse gently (optional)
• First infusion: 15–20 seconds
• Add 5–10 seconds with each steep (can steep 5–6 times)

Western Style:

• 1 tsp per 250ml mug
• 85°C water
• Steep for 3–4 minutes
• Can be re-steeped once or twice