“(Spring 2023 Harvest) Green cast. Some subtle florals but more vegetal nose. More depth and savoriness than Ali Shan but maybe less overt florality. Second try- on a cold morning this is hitting...” Read full tasting note
“A very easy drinker! I got the Spring 2022 harvest from a sample pack from my YS order. It is a nice, soothing tea, but it lacked complexity and character. While quite nice to drink, I just wished...” Read full tasting note
“Lovely oolong. I only bought a small amount and regret not buying more. Tasty and goes down easily. Sorry I can’t be more specific at this time, will try to revise this whilst drinking it.” Read full tasting note
“A bit odd. Mine was from the autumn harvest of 2020. The dry leaves smell very ‘green.’ The wet leaves smell a bit vegetal, quite a bit grassy, and ‘green’ in a way that reminds me less of green...” Read full tasting note
Mao Xie aka “Hairy Crab” is a type of Anxi oolong tea that grows in many places in Anxi county of Fujian. Mao Xie means literally “Hair of the Crab” and refers to the hairs on the tea leaves that break off when brewed and float on the top of your cup. Mao Xie has got a thicker and sweeter taste than its more floral counterpart Tie Guan Yin.
Our Mao Xie Oolong is the highest grade normally available.
Gan De Village in Anxi County
Company description not available.