Xin Yang Mao Jian Green Tea

Xin Yang Mao Jian Xinyang Maojian is a traditional Chinese tea with a history stretching back over 1,000 years.  It's name comes from the area it was first grown – Xinyang county in Henan – while Maojian refers to the teas appearance (fur covered tips of the leaves).  Xinyang Maojian has a distinctive appearance and taste compared to most other Chinese green teas that originated and are grown mostly in the warmer Fujian and Anhui provinces.  This tea's leaves are generally smaller, with a darker green color, and its taste, while still unmistakably that of a premium green tea, has a stronger, bolder character that sets it apart. Our spring picked Xinyang Maojian green tea is produced in Xinyang county, Henan province, and is regarded as one of China's top ten teas.  It is distinct amongst other green teas, with its leaves having a darker color and it is having a stronger, more robust flavour.  Widely drunk in China during hot weather or after work, it is great when you're thirsty and ne