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Green Tea

Zǐyáng Máo Jiān紫阳毛尖

Zǐyáng máo jiān

Origin
China, Shaanxi Province (陕西省, Shǎnxī Shěng), Ankang Prefecture-level ...
Tea type
Green Tea
Caffeine Level
High
Water Temperature
80.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Ziyang Mao Jian — a natural selenium source with chestnut aroma, bright freshness, and honey aftertaste from the Shaanxi mountains.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
80.000000 - ?
Tea Amount
3 g per 150 ml water (1:50 ratio).
Teaware
Clear glass cup — main option, allowing observation of downy bud unfolding. Porcelain gaiwan — universal alternative.
Water Temperature
80.000000
Water Temperature Detail
80 °C — optimal for balance of freshness and chestnut depth.
Gongfu Water Temperature
75.000000
Origin
Tea Type
Green
Origin Country
CN
Province
Shaanxi
Category
Historical Famous Teas of China. Product with geographical indication protection (国家原产地保护, early 21st century; 国家地理标志产品; 中国驰名商标). Ziyang County holds the official title "Ho...
Coordinates
approximately 32°32′ N, 108°32′ E (center of Ziyang County).
Origin
China, Shaanxi Province (陕西省, Shǎnxī Shěng), Ankang Prefecture-level City (安康市, Ānkāng Shì), Zǐyáng County (紫阳县, Zǐyáng Xiàn). The county is located on the n...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Two main styles: "Silver needles" (银针) — straight needle-like tea leaves from pure buds, abundantly covered with white down; "Cuifeng" (翠峰) — twisted, slight...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Bright, persistent chestnut aroma (栗香, lìxiāng) — main note; delicate "bud" sweetness (嫩香, nènxiāng), characteristic of highest grades.
Liquor Aroma
Rich chestnut aroma, high and lasting (栗香高长); in best samples — with floral note undertones.
Liquor Color
Tender green (嫩绿), clear, transparent, with pronounced brightness (清澈明亮).
Spent Leaves
Tender, plump, whole leaves — green, bright, uniform, gathered in "bouquets" (嫩绿明亮, 匀整成朵).
Taste
Bright freshness (鲜爽, xiānshuǎng) — consequence of high amino acid content (3.08%); rich mellowness (醇厚, chúnhòu); pronounced, lasting sweet aftertaste (回甘, huígā...
Details
Oxidation
0.000000 - 0.000000
Leaf Shape
Needle
Processing
Chaoqing
Roast Level
None
Oxidation Maximum
0.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
0
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