Name: Mengshan Xueya (Snow Buds)
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Mengshan Xueya (Snow Buds) is premium Maofeng tea from Mengding Mountain, Sichuan Province. It is made of fresh leaves from Fuding tea varietal. The silvery leaves with pointed ends are appealing to eyes. Brewed in mild water, the tea is especially mellow with nutty hint.
Appearance Leaf: Twisted slender leaves in straight shape. About half is covered with pekoe.
Soup：Pale green soup, crystal clear
Taste: Subtle sweetness with hint of nutty note. Extra mellow.
Harvest: March, 2010
Origin: Mingshan County, Sichuan Province
To brew Mengshan Xueya, first pour 80 degree boiled water into glass or ceramic teaware. Later put dry tea leaves(ration leaf to water: 1:40) into the teaware from above.This method is often used as a way to avoid the tender leaves to become damaged by the cooking hot water. Steeping time for first round can be up to 15 to 20 seconds. Steeping time can be prolonged with each subsequent brew. Mengshan Xueya tea can be brewed for 3 rounds.
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