

Gu Yu MaoFeng
Tasting notes: chestnut, spring grass, pomelo
Tea character
Leaf aroma
fresh grass, tender shoots, light floral notes
Cup aroma
green beans, pear, asparagus
Flavor
chestnut, spring grass, pomelo

Tea story
Gu Yu Mao Feng is a highly esteemed green tea from China, celebrated for its delicate flavor and fresh, grassy aroma. The tea is harvested during the Gu Yu ("Grain Rain") season in late April, a time when the weather is warm but not too hot, providing the ideal conditions for the growth of tender young tea leaves. The name Gu Yu refers to the Chinese solar term that signals the arrival of spring rains, marking a period when the land is nourished and the tea leaves are at their freshest.
This tea hails from the lush mountains of Huangshan in Anhui Province, a region renowned for its tea production, where the soil and climate work in harmony to produce some of China's finest green teas. The leaves of Gu Yu Mao Feng are meticulously hand-picked during the early days of the harvest, ensuring the selection of only the youngest, most tender buds. These leaves are then gently steamed and rolled into elegant curls, showcasing the craftsmanship and care that goes into each batch.
The tea offers a sweet, vegetal flavor profile that reflects the freshness of the spring harvest, with a distinct grassy note balanced by a smooth, light finish. Its jade green color, soft texture, and fragrant aroma make it a perfect representation of the season it was born from.
Tea Region | Huangshan, Anhui Province, China
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Gu Yu Mao Feng
Harvest | Late April, "Grain Rain" season, 2024
Picking & processing | One-two leaves
Steamed asparagus with lemon zest
The fresh, grassy notes of Gu Yu Mao Feng complement the crisp, vegetal flavor of asparagus, while the bright citrus zest adds a refreshing contrast that enhances the tea’s delicate sweetness.
Goat cheese salad with fresh herbs
The smooth texture and fresh, sweet flavor of the tea pair wonderfully with the tangy goat cheese, while the herbs bring out the green, vegetal notes in both the tea and the dish.
Lightly poached white fish with herbs
The delicate and fresh profile of the tea beautifully enhances the subtle flavor of poached fish, while the herbal notes in the dish harmonize with the tea’s grassy and vegetal qualities.