Xinyang Maojian

Xinyang Maojian is one of China's Ten Famous Teas, produced in the Xinyang region of southern Henan province. The name 'Maojian' refers to the fine downy hairs ('mao') and pointed tips ('jian') of its tightly rolled leaves. Grown in a transitional climate between northern and southern China, it produces a bright, chestnut-scented infusion with a clean, slightly sweet taste, medium body, and a refreshing finish that has been prized since the Tang Dynasty.