Hairy Crab (Mao Xie)

A Oolong Tea from

Rating

75 / 100

Calculated from 6 Ratings
Tea type
Oolong Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Cream, Floral, Garden Peas, Honey, Lilac, Mineral, Smooth, Spinach, Vegetal
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 7 oz / 205 ml of water
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Use 3 g of tea
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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5 Tasting Notes View all

“My first hairy crab oolong so I don’t really have anything else to compare this one to. I picked this one up at the Bulk section of Whole Foods to try this afternoon. Some other descriptions I’ve...” Read full tasting note
“One of my favorite teas, though I often use a little extra to get a good flavor. It is a light tasting tea, and very subtle. Great for a relaxed Sunday morning.” Read full tasting note
“I purchased this sample at a co-op in San Francisco that derk told me about, back in… 2018, I believe? (I don’t think I’ve even been able to get back out to California, where my best friend lives,...” Read full tasting note
“Moving through the teas I picked up yesterday. 3g, 60mL, 195F, flash rinse followed by 8 steeps at 10/15/20/25/30/40/50/60s. The dry leaf smelled kind of light with notes of spinach, white floral,...” Read full tasting note

Description

A lightly oxidized, very aromatic Oolong made from a cultivar of An Xi Region. This varietal offers a sweet aroma and wonderful fruity cup. The name does the tea no favor! Well-crafted, a bright green color yet subtley oxidized, it offers a complex and refreshing taste. Rinse briefly, then steep 1-2 minutes, water 195-200 degrees.

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