Xin Yang Mao Jian is one of China’s Top Ten Famous Teas, originating from Xinyang in Henan Province. This highly distinctive loose-leaf green tea is literally known as “Green Tip Tea.”

Its Chinese name, Mao Jian (meaning “Hairy Tip Tea”), refers to the fine, downy buds that are a hallmark of its high quality.

Feature 1 – Clarity Shaped by Processing Style

In tea grading, professional tasters often consider “clear tea liquor” a sign of high-quality tea. Xin Yang Mao Jian, however, is one of the few green teas that does not fully conform to this standard.

This is due to two traditional processing styles in the region:

• Low-Temperature Pan-Firing & Heavy Rolling

1. Produces tightly twisted, bright green dry leaves
2. Results in a slightly hazy tea liquor due to the abundance of tea fuzz

• High-Temperature Pan-Firing & Light Rolling

1. Produces a clear tea liquor
2. Dry leaves are darker and looser

Both styles are traditional methods for producing Mao Jian tea. Differences in tea liquor appearance and dry leaf shape have minimal impact on taste.

Key distinctions:

• Low-temperature heavy rolling → visually brighter liquor
• High-temperature light rolling → better for storage over several months

Feature 2 – Small Leaves, Big Impact

• Xin Yang Mao Jian green tea has small dry leaves, and the brewed leaves do not fully expand
• Yet it stands out for high aroma, rich flavor, and excellent performance across multiple infusions
• Often surpasses many other green teas in resilience and flavor consistency

Feature 3 – A Swift Transformation from Bitter to Sweet

• High altitude and latitude of Xinyang allow tea leaves to accumulate more tea polyphenols and caffeine
• Rich in amino acids, giving the tea its classic flavor profile:

1. Slightly bitter at first
2. Quickly developing a lasting sweetness

This signature bitter-to-sweet transformation is one of Xin Yang Mao Jian’s defining charms.

When you buy Xin Yang Mao Jian green tea, look for its distinctive bitter-to-sweet profile. The absence of this signature transition is a key reason to seek out a more authentic source.

About Our Product

These insights summarize questions frequently raised by customers over years of operation at Chinese Tea Group’s physical tea houses. As tea artisans, we provide an honest introduction to the strengths and characteristics of Xin Yang Mao Jian.

Our Xin Yang Mao Jian Green Tea (Green Tip Tea) – Spring Harvest is produced using the high-temperature light rolling method.

Dry Leaves

• Dark green
• Adorned with tender buds and silvery tips
• Clear indicators of premium quality

Brewed Tea

• Refreshing and aromatic
• Consistent in flavor
• Can be enjoyed over six or more infusions

If you want to experience the robust style and quick sweet aftertaste of authentic Xin Yang Mao Jian, this is an ideal choice for a relaxing and revitalizing green tea.

For those who prefer milder bitterness, West Lake Longjing or our other selected green teas are excellent alternatives.