Abstract: Maofeng tea and Maojian tea are both processed from fresh leaves and buds. They are also green tea. Many people think that these two teas are the same type. In fact, there is a difference between Maofeng and Maojian. It's still very obvious. First of all, Maofeng is represented by Huangshan specialty, and Maojian is a specialty of Xinyang, Henan; secondly, in terms of production, Maofeng is roasted green tea, and Maojian tea is mostly fried green tea. In addition, Maofeng tea and Maojian tea are also different in taste and appearance. Let’s learn about Maofeng and Maojian tea together. 1. The difference between Maofeng and Maojian

1. Different origins

Both teas are green tea, but their origins are very different. Maofeng has many origins, mainly Emei , Zunyi, Wuyi and other places, the most famous of which is Huangshan Maofeng, which is known as one of the top ten famous teas in my country. The main producing area of ??Maojian is Xinyang, Henan. Faith Maojian is also famous in China. In addition, Weishan Maojian, Dujun Maojian, Zhuxi Maojian, etc. are also very good teas.

2. Different shapes

The hair peaks and hair tips are also similar in appearance. They are both in the shape of strips, but there are slight differences. The appearance of the hair peaks is slightly curled and tight. It looks more like a bird's tongue, green in color, yellowish in green, and silvery leaves are exposed. The tip of the hair is thin and straight, round and smooth, and the color is emerald green. The leaf body is covered with a layer of green and is covered with silver.

3. Different production techniques

The production techniques of Maofeng and Maojian are quite different. Generally speaking, Maofeng belongs to roasted green tea, while Maojian belongs to fried green tea. The production process of Maofeng is relatively simple, mainly including five processes of picking fresh leaves, blanching and kneading, initial baking, drying, and re-baking, while the production of Maojian has as many as nine processes, including screening, spreading, and blanching. , rolling, deblocking, arranging, initial baking, cooling and re-baking, although the production procedures are not the same, the production process of the two kinds of tea is very particular, and there are many precautions for each process.

4. Different tastes

Due to the differences in tea origin and production technology, although they are both green teas, there are some differences in the taste of the two teas. The Maofeng after brewing, The tea soup is green and bright, with a fragrant and long-lasting smell. After entering the mouth, it is sweet and refreshing, with a very good taste and an aftertaste. After brewing Maojian, the tea soup shows a bright green color and exudes the aroma of tall ripe chestnuts. It has a sweet taste and an endless aftertaste.

2. Which one is better, Maofeng tea or Maojian tea?

1. Huangshan Maofeng tea

Special first-class: the buds are plump, even and even, The fish leaves are golden; tender green like jade; tender yellow-green, clear and bright; fragrant and long-lasting; fresh and sweet; tender yellow and fresh.

Second-grade special grade: the buds are tightly nestled in the middle of the leaves, and the peaks are faintly visible; tender green and moist; tender yellow-green and bright; tender and fresh, tall and long; fresh and sweet; tender and even green and bright.

Special grade third grade: tender buds and leaves, bright green and slightly yellowish; bright green, tender and fragrant; fresh, mellow and sweet; bright green.

Level 1: The buds and leaves are fat, strong, uniform, and slightly curled; light green, slightly yellow and bright; light green and bright; fresh and tender for a long time; fresh and mellow and slightly sweet; fat and tender into bright green flowers.

Level 2: The buds and leaves are fat and strong, slightly curled to show the buds; bright green; bright green; clear and high; fresh and mellow flavor, long and refreshing; tender, green and bright.

Level 3: The strips are budding, uniform, and the leaves are enlarged; still green; bright yellow-green; high fragrance; mellow; still uniform, yellow-green.

2. Xinyang Maojian

Treasures: more than 85% are single buds, and the rest are one bud and one leaf, picked in spring. The appearance is tight, round and straight, with lots of green pekoe and even texture. The soup is bright green and bright, the aroma is tender and long-lasting, the taste is fresh and refreshing, and the bottom of the leaves is bright green and bright.

Special grade: more than 85% have one bud and one leaf, and the rest have one bud and one leaf, picked in spring. The appearance is thin, round, tight and straight, the light green color is white and even, the soup color is light green and bright, the aroma is fragrant and long, the taste is fresh and refreshing, the bottom of the leaves is light green, bright and even.

First grade: more than 70% have one bud and one leaf, and the rest have one bud and two leaves in early development, picked in spring. The appearance is round, straight and tight, the color is green with pekoe, relatively uniform, the soup is green and bright, the aroma is chestnut or light, the taste is mellow, the bottom of the leaves is bright and uniform.

Level 2: More than 60% have one bud and one or two leaves in early development, and the rest have one bud and two leaves or paired leaves of equal tenderness, picked in spring. The shape is straight and tight, the color is green and slightly white, and even. The soup is bright green in color, has a pure aroma, has a mellow taste, and has a uniform green color at the bottom of the leaves.

Level 3: More than 60% have one bud and two leaves, and the rest are single leaves of the same tenderness, with paired leaves or one bud and three leaves, picked in spring.

The shape is tight and straight, the color is dark green and even. The color of the soup is bright yellow-green, the aroma is pure, the taste is strong, and the bottom of the leaves is evenly green.

Level 4: More than 60% have one bud and two leaves, and the rest have one bud and three leaves and single leaves or paired leaves of the same tenderness, harvested in summer and autumn. The shape is tight and straight, the color is dark green and even. The soup is yellow-green in color, the aroma is pure, the taste is thick and slightly astringent, and the bottom of the leaves is green and not bright.

To sum up, Huangshan Maofeng and Xinyang Maojian are both delicious teas. Which one tastes better depends on the taste of each person. After all, everyone has different tastes and likes different tastes.