Moli Maofeng (Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea)
Dry Leaf
Tightly curled dark-green leaves intertwined with pale jasmine blossoms create an immediately expressive aroma. The first impression is intensely floral yet natural—fresh jasmine at dusk rather than perfume. Beneath the flowers lie deeper notes of warm hay, honeyed greens, and faint dried apricot.
Pre-Infusion Observation
When warmed in a gaiwan, the jasmine softens and becomes creamier, more nuanced. The sharper floral edges recede, revealing sweet pea, fresh sugarcane, orchid, and hints of soft pastry. The tea begins to feel less decorative and more atmospheric.
Infusion
As the leaves unfurl, the liquor takes on a clear golden-green hue with remarkable brightness. The aroma rises quickly from the cup, filling the space with waves of warm jasmine blossom, nectar, and fresh greenery.
The bouquet of the brewed tea is vivid and layered. Fresh white flowers dominate the opening—jasmine, gardenia, lily—supported by cooling green tea notes of young spinach, cucumber peel, and tender herbs. As the session develops, sweeter and softer tones emerge: acacia honey, pear skin, vanilla cream, and a delicate citrus freshness.
Taste
The texture is smooth and rounded, with an almost silky softness that spreads gradually across the palate. The jasmine is present throughout but integrated carefully into the structure of the tea rather than sitting on top of it.
The flavor moves between floral sweetness and refreshing vegetal clarity. Notes of jasmine nectar, fresh greens, white grape, and light cream blend into a clean, balanced profile with minimal bitterness. A gentle astringency appears in later infusions, adding shape and freshness without disrupting the softness of the session.
Rather than overwhelming with perfume, the tea feels composed and luminous—aromatic yet restrained.
Aftertaste
Long, floral, and cooling. Sweet jasmine lingers softly in the breath, accompanied by traces of fresh herbs, pear skin, and light honey. The returning sweetness remains delicate and elegant.
Empty Cup Aroma (Cha Hai)
As the cup cools, the aroma becomes unexpectedly warm and comforting: jasmine syrup, vanilla cream, warm straw, and faint tropical fruit.
Overall Impression
A refined jasmine green tea that prioritizes balance over intensity. Fragrant without excess, soft without losing clarity. The kind of tea that transforms an ordinary pause into something quieter, slower, and unexpectedly restorative.