1. Different tea tree varieties. Tea lovers who know Maofeng and Maojian will find that their names are often place names + Maofeng or Maojian. This is mainly related to the local tea tree species. For example: the tree species of Huangshan Maofeng are Huangshan big-leaf species, and Emei Peak The tree species are from the high mountains of Fengming Township, and the tree species from Xinyang Maojian are for religious groups to grow dry tea, Xinyang No. 10, etc.
2. The production process is different. There are also many differences in the production process between Maofeng and Maojian. The production process of Maofeng tea usually includes: greening--rolling--initial baking--lifting--re-baking and other processes. The production process of Maojian tea usually includes: screening--spreading--greening--rolling--deblocking--arranging--initial drying--spreading--re-drying and other processes. (Weishan Maojian: spread green - remove green - first knead - dull yellow - first bake - re-knead - second dull yellow - full bake).
3. Different colors and varieties. Due to differences in their production techniques, the designs and colors are also different. Maofeng tea is mostly roasted green tea, and Maojian tea is mostly roasted green tea. Of course, there are also roasted and roasted green teas such as Ziyang Maojian, and yellow teas such as Weishan Maojian.
4. Different appearance features. Or due to different manufacturing processes, different appearance characteristics are formed. The appearance of Maofeng tea is more like the natural state of fresh leaves. The strings are looser and look more like a bird's tongue. The color is yellow-green and covered with white hair. The shape of Maojian tea is more thin, round and straight, with emerald green color, some are smooth, and some are covered with silver.
5. The taste characteristics are different. Differences in tea tree varieties and production techniques directly result in different taste characteristics. In comparison, the styles of the two are very different. The taste of Maofeng tea is more mellow and refreshing, and high-quality Maofeng tea mostly has a fresh floral aroma. Maojian tea has a more mellow and sweet taste, usually with a long chestnut aroma.
6. The main origins are different. The main producing area of ??Maofeng tea is in Huangshan. Other places such as Emei, Zunyi, Lanxi, etc. also have famous Maofeng tea. The main producing area of ??Maojian tea is Xinyang. Of course, Guzhang Maojian, Duyun Maojian, Ziyang Maojian, Weishan Maojian, etc. are also famous.