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 2025.
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 tablespoon 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.
SKU: G-SG-DC-O-5
