The Species of Honeybush
Most honeybush sold in North America names no species on the packet. It is bought as honeybush, blended as honeybush, sold as honeybush. That is a bit like selling wine labelled "grape."
Read MoreMao Feng brews a pale gold cup that tastes the way spring smells: sweet and floral up front, a soft chestnut note in the middle, and a clean, gently vegetal finish that never turns bitter. It's a light, refreshing green with more polish than grassiness — best appreciated on its own, no milk or sugar needed. The name means "Fur Peak," (or Yellow Mountain Fur Peak) for the fine downy hairs that cover the young leaves. Ours is Grade A: long, slender, slightly twisted leaves picked in the Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) region of Anhui, where high elevation, near-constant mist and rich soil slow the leaf's growth and concentrate its sweetness. It's one of China's most celebrated green teas, and this is the classic expression of it. Note: Mao Feng rewards gentle brewing. Use water at 80–85°C — just off the boil and rested a minute — and steep 2 to 3 minutes. The leaves are good for a second infusion, which trades a little aroma for a rounder, sweeter cup. Light in caffeine, it makes an easy all-afternoon tea. It also makes a wonderfully refreshing iced tea.
organic Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
| Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
| Steeping Temp: 80-85°C | |
| Steeping Time: 2-3 mins. | |
| Origin: China | |
| Caffeine: Light |
| Certification: Organic | |
| Grade or Quality: Grade A | |
| Aroma: Sweet, vegetal | |
| Infusion Aroma: Sweet, floral, vegetal | |
| Infusion Color: Pale yellow, lightly green | |
| Infusion Strength: Medium - Light |
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