Green Tea

Duyun Maojian都匀毛尖

Dūyún Máojiān

Green Tea Guizhou Spring Harvest

Fine green tea from Guizhou province, known for its delicate appearance and sweet, chestnut flavor. Growing recognition in recent years.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Chestnut Sweet

Secondary Notes

Vegetal
Body Light Medium
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Duyun Maojian

In the cup, Duyun Maojian is best understood as a green tea built around chestnut and sweet. The secondary notes of vegetal give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a light medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Duyun Maojian is associated with Guizhou in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. High plateau with cool, misty climate. Emerging quality tea region. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: green tea is typically halted oxidation through early heat-fixing, so the finished tea keeps a fresh, high-toned profile. For Duyun Maojian, the oxidation level is 2% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 80C with about 4g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 4 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Duyun Maojian, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $12-$30 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking. With moderate caffeine and a light medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Duyun Maojian

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 80°C
First Steep 30s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Duyun Maojian comes from Guizhou (贵州) in China Province . High plateau with cool, misty climate. Emerging quality tea region.

Oxidation Level

2%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Duyun Maojian vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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