At the table
Let the tea cool slightly, then sip from the cup, leaving the leaves behind. If served in a pot or gaiwan, pour the infusion into a drinking cup; the leaves can be infused again.
Contains caffeine and may be served very hot. This is not a caffeine-free herbal drink.
The representative cup is plain, without added sugar, milk or honey. Leaf selection, processing and brewing strength affect its taste.
Know what you’re trying.
Plain brewed tea; no fixed serving size.
Ingredients
The named tea leaves and water.
Origin & regional roots
Henan
Its origins are linked to Henan.
About this regional connection
Henan: Xinyang tea-growing area, southern Henan.
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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Xinyang Maojian green tea
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Maojian is part of Xinyang's local tea-making tradition. Its fine leaf shape is a useful distinction when exploring Chinese green teas, while harvest season and producer influence the cup.