Green Teas

Weishan Maojian (Hairpoint) Tea, Smoked for Xinjiang

We include this tea because of its uniqueness, even though it is not generally available abroad. The bright yellow leaves are a highly valued gift in Xinjiang, where it is drunk after a meal of mutton to help digest the fat.

It is grown on Mt. Weishan in Ningxiang county, south of Dongting Lake in north central Hunan province. Two processes differ from the usual: the leaves are withered in an airtight container so that they turn a glossy yellow color, and then later are cured in smoke from the xianhuang vine or maple wood. The beverage is clear, yellow-orange with a smoky flavor.

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