From the misty peaks to your cup
In late March 2025, this lot was picked in the core producing area of Huangshan, Anhui, where the clouds and high humidity give Maofeng its distinctive tenderness, by a small cooperative at around 700 meters, taking only the early spring flush of one bud with one or two young leaves. The morning was cool and foggy when the pickers moved across the steep terraces, their fingers working swiftly to fill the bamboo baskets before the sun broke through. The family-run workshop handles the leaf with care, from the immediate pan-firing in a wok over a low charcoal flame to the meticulous shaping that rolls and strokes each leaf into its iconic flat, downy form. In the cup, this lot shows an exceptionally sweet, floral profile, its purity reflecting the clear mountain air and the minimal oxidation. This 2025 offering is a testament to the timeless craft of Anhui’s tea masters.