Two of the Keemun black teas are Mao Feng and Hoa Ya A. Keemun Mao Feng is likely from the same tea bushes that yield Huang Shan Mao Feng green tea. Mao Feng simply means fur peak or young downy buds. Keemum Hoa Ya A is also a bud tea (Hoa Ya). The 'A' indicates that it is a highest grade. Hoa Ya B is a lower grade.
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Keemun Mao Feng |
Dry Leaf: The twisted dark leaves are quite herbaceous.
Wet Leaf: The leaves are a bit smoky and wet-mossy.
Liquor: The amber brown tea is smooth and slightly smoky. It is not astringent but lacks complexity and cocoa notes.
Tee Score: 3 out of 5
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Keemun Hoa Ya A |
Type: Black Producing Country: China Preparation: 95°C 4 Min
Dry Leaf: The small black pieces have notes of spices, dried mushrooms and anise.
Wet Leaf: The leaves smell floral and wicker-like.
Liquor: The brown tea is full-bodied, rounded, smooth and not astringent. It has nice cocoa and molasses notes. It is not smoky.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5