Numerous varieties of this delicious green cultivar thrive in the valleys and mountains of the southeastern provinces of China. A Mao Feng cultivar, our organic lot was organically grown in Zhejiang Province. A delicious mix of deep greens and yellows that open to a vegetal-sweet, rich, and flavorful cup with no caffeine.
Lot Notes. One will note colors of deep green and light yellow. This is the result of the decaffeination process. Leaves are uniform and well-shaped. In our tasting, we note sweet, warming vegetal flavors. Harvest date is 2024.
Tea Facts. The Mao Feng cultivar is ubiquitous in China. The cultivar grows at all elevations and has spawned, over hundreds of years, to a limitless variety of tea names and flavors. The cultivar has body, making it an excellent choice for decaffeination. The tea maker used a water process that attracts the caffeine molecules and removes them. The flavor molecules are larger than the caffeine molecules, as such, they remain intact thus preserving the natural flavor and aromas of the tea.
Tasting Notes. Spring Green offers a robust flavor with hints of chestnut and asparagus. Aroma is light and vegetal. SG cups to sweet and warming flavors. While it is noncaffeinated, we find the tea very refreshing.
Brewing Suggestions. We recommend a level teaspoon of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water. Water temperature is best around 185-195 F and steep for two minutes. If more flavor and body are desired, steep up to 3 minutes.
GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.
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vibrant green flavor with no caffine!
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Quality
My baby is sensitive to any caffeine in my breast milk. I am so grateful that I can still drink high quality green tea without it hurting her belly.
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A Delicious Cup of Decaf
Love green tea and I wanted a decaf green for evening. Spring green is very flavorful (as described) and makes for a great evening green. Also, it's water processed which, from what I've read, is the better way to go. Thanks SRT!