First-Pick Pre-Qingming Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea – 75 g

First Pick · Pre-Qingming · Huangshan Origin

75 g · Loose-Leaf Green Tea · Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

Discover the delicate character of early spring with First-Pick Pre-Qingming Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea / 明前头采黄山毛峰.

This tea carries two distinct early-season harvest identities:

Mingqian / 明前 — Pre-Qingming

and:

Tou Cai / 头采 — First Pick

Mingqian tells us when the tea was harvested—before the Qingming Festival.

Tou Cai tells us where it sits within the harvest—at the first picking.

Together with its Huangshan, Anhui, China origin, these characteristics give the tea a more focused early-spring identity than a general everyday Huangshan Maofeng.

Fresh, delicate and refined, the 75 g format offers enough tea to explore slowly without becoming a large everyday package.

First Pick · Early Spring · Huangshan Tea

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Why You’ll Appreciate It

• Tou Cai / 头采 / First Pick — identified as the first picking at the beginning of the harvest

• Mingqian / 明前 / Pre-Qingming — harvested before the Qingming Festival

• Huangshan Origin — Huangshan, Anhui, China

• 75 g loose-leaf format — refined size for personal tea exploration

• Approx. 25 brewing portions — based on approximately 3 g per session

• Tender · Pointed · Maofeng-style leaves

• Fresh · Delicate · Refined character

• Light-to-medium body

• Suitable for multiple infusions

• Ideal for early-spring tea exploration and focused personal tea sessions

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: First-Pick Pre-Qingming Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea
Chinese Name: 明前头采黄山毛峰
Tea Type: Green Tea
Tea Style: Huangshan Maofeng / 黄山毛峰
Region: Huangshan · Anhui · China
Harvest Season: Mingqian / Pre-Qingming
Harvest Designation: Tou Cai / First Pick
Net Weight: 75 g
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Packaging: Metal Tea Tin
Leaf Character: Tender · Pointed · Maofeng-Style
Overall Character: Fresh · Delicate · Refined
Body: Light to Medium
Recommended Tea Amount: Approx. 3 g
Recommended Water: Approx. 250 mL
Water Temperature: 75–85°C / 167–185°F
Initial Steep: Approx. 1–2 Minutes
Approx. Brewing Portions: 25
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: Clear Glass · White Porcelain Gaiwan · Infuser Mug
Best For: Early-Spring Tea · Personal Tea Rituals · Chinese Green Tea Exploration · Thoughtful Tea Gifts

Product Note: The available product information confirms Huangshan Maofeng, Huangshan / Anhui origin, Mingqian / Pre-Qingming and Tou Cai / First Pick. A specific cultivar, precise picking standard and exact harvest date are not currently established.

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Huangshan Maofeng 101

黄山毛峰 · A Classic Chinese Green Tea

Huangshan Maofeng is a Chinese green tea associated with the Huangshan region of Anhui Province.

Its name carries both regional and visual meaning.

Huangshan · 黄山

Yellow Mountain

The region associated with the tea.

Mao · 毛

Fine Down

Refers to the fine down associated with tender tea growth.

Feng · 峰

Peak

Reflects the pointed appearance traditionally associated with the leaf-and-bud form.

Its visual character differs clearly from other well-known Chinese green teas:

Longjing → Flat · Smooth

Biluochun → Curled · Spiral-Like

Huangshan Maofeng → Tender · Pointed

Three different expressions of Chinese green tea.

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Mingqian + Tou Cai

Two Early-Spring Distinctions

This is the most important part of this product.

Mingqian · 明前

Before Qingming

Mingqian identifies tea harvested before the Qingming Festival during the early spring tea season.

It tells us:

WHEN

the tea was harvested.

Tou Cai · 头采

First Pick

Tou Cai identifies the first picking at the beginning of the harvest.

It tells us:

WHERE IN THE HARVEST

the tea belongs.

These terms are related, but they are not interchangeable.

Pre-Qingming ≠ First Pick

A tea may be Mingqian without necessarily being identified as Tou Cai.

This product is specifically identified as:

Mingqian + Tou Cai

Pre-Qingming + First Pick

That combination gives it a more specific early-season identity.

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How to Brew

Early-spring green tea rewards a gentle hand.

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

75–85°C / 167–185°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Allow freshly boiled water to cool slightly before pouring.

Give the leaves room to open and avoid aggressively pouring boiling water directly over the tea.

Start with a shorter infusion for a lighter cup, then adjust according to taste.

The same leaves can generally be infused multiple times.

Add · Pour · Watch · Sip Slowly

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Tasting Profile

Fresh, Delicate & Refined

Aroma

Fresh · Green · Gentle

A light green-tea aroma rises as the leaves meet warm water.

Taste

Fresh · Delicate · Refined

The cup is centered on freshness and restraint rather than intensity.

Body

Light to Medium

Light enough for a refreshing green-tea experience while retaining enough presence for focused brewing.

Leaf Character

Tender · Pointed · Maofeng-Style

The tender pointed form gives Huangshan Maofeng a visual identity distinct from flat Longjing and curled Biluochun.

Overall Character

Refined Early-Spring Chinese Green Tea

Exact aroma, sweetness, bitterness, liquor color and intensity naturally vary according to tea batch, water quality, leaf quantity, temperature and brewing method.

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Why Pre-Qingming Matters

Spring tea begins quietly.

Cooler mornings.

New growth.

A landscape beginning to wake.

Tea gathered before the Qingming Festival belongs to the early spring harvest period known as:

Mingqian Tea · 明前茶

The harvest window is relatively brief.

Spring continues moving.

Leaves continue growing.

The season changes.

For this Huangshan Maofeng, the Pre-Qingming timing becomes an important part of the tea's identity.

Early Spring · Brief Season · Tender Growth

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What Makes First Pick Different?

Mingqian tells us:

When

Tou Cai tells us:

Which Picking

Tou Cai / 头采 identifies the first picking at the beginning of the harvest.

That distinction matters because:

Pre-Qingming ≠ First Pick

One describes seasonal timing.

The other describes position within the harvest.

This tea carries both.

Pre-Qingming + First Pick + Huangshan Origin

That is the clearest reason this 75 g version stands apart from a more general Huangshan Maofeng.

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茶有三味 · 苦甘香

The packaging carries the phrase:

苦 · 甘 · 香

Bitter · Sweet · Fragrant

Tea rarely exists as one flat flavor.

A subtle bitter edge may appear.

A gentler sweetness may return afterward.

Fragrance can remain after the sip.

Let the cup cool.

Notice how it changes.

Return to the same leaves.

Bitter · Sweet · Fragrant

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Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

At approximately:

3 g per Brewing Session

the 75 g tin provides around:

25 Brewing Portions

And because the same leaves can generally be infused more than once, those portions can become many individual cups.

The 75 g size sits naturally between:

Small Discovery Tea

and:

Large Everyday Tea

Enough to explore.

Enough to share.

Enough to return to as the tea becomes familiar.

75 g · Approx. 25 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Clear Glass or White Porcelain?

Clear Glass

Visual · Simple · Relaxed

Transparent glass allows the tender Maofeng leaves to remain visible as they soften and settle through the water.

The leaves themselves become part of the experience.

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Focused · Controlled · Traditional

A white porcelain gaiwan gives greater control over water temperature, steeping time and repeated infusions.

Its neutral interior also makes it easier to observe the tea liquor and opened leaves.

Infuser Mug

Easy · Practical · Everyday

A removable infuser offers a convenient way to enjoy the tea at home or at work.

Glass for Beauty · Porcelain for Control · Infuser Mug for Convenience

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Made for Early-Spring Tea Discovery

This 75 g Huangshan Maofeng has a different purpose from a standard everyday Maofeng.

Its identity is built around:

Pre-Qingming Harvest

First Pick Designation

Huangshan Origin

75 g Refined Format

It is particularly suited to customers who want to:

• Explore early-spring Chinese green tea

• Compare seasonal tea harvests

• Discover Huangshan Maofeng beyond an everyday version

• Enjoy a more focused personal tea ritual

• Give a thoughtful tea gift without choosing a large gift set

First Pick · Pre-Qingming · Refined Discovery

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A Quiet Morning in Huangshan

A few tender leaves.

Gently cooled water.

A pale cup slowly coming to life.

No complicated ceremony.

No need to hurry.

Let the leaves open.

Let the first aroma rise.

Then sit with the cup for another moment before the day begins.

The mountains may be far away.

The quiet does not have to be.

Mountain Mist · Spring Tea · Quiet Morning

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Which Huangshan Maofeng Is Right for You?

Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea – 40 g

Huangshan Origin · Traditional Craft · Discovery

Best for customers beginning with Huangshan Maofeng or exploring different Chinese green tea styles.

First-Pick Pre-Qingming Huangshan Maofeng – 75 g

Mingqian · Tou Cai · Early Spring

Best for customers looking for a more distinctive early-season Huangshan Maofeng centered on harvest timing and first-pick identity.

Choose 40 g

if you want:

A Simple Introduction to Huangshan Maofeng

Choose 75 g

if you want:

Pre-Qingming + First Pick Early-Spring Character

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How to Store

Green tea is sensitive to its surroundings.

Protect the leaves from:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Close the tea promptly after taking out the amount you need.

Always use clean and completely dry utensils.

Keep the tea away from coffee, spices, incense and strongly aromatic foods.

Store in a:

Cool · Dry · Dark

environment.

For longer storage, follow any additional storage guidance supplied by the producer.

Cool · Dry · Dark · Well Sealed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huangshan Maofeng?

Huangshan Maofeng / 黄山毛峰 is a Chinese green tea associated with the Huangshan region of Anhui Province.

It is associated with tender, pointed Maofeng-style leaf-and-bud forms.

What does Pre-Qingming mean?

Pre-Qingming / Mingqian / 明前 refers to tea harvested before the Qingming Festival during the early spring tea season.

What does First Pick mean?

First Pick / Tou Cai / 头采 refers to the first picking at the beginning of a harvest.

Are Pre-Qingming and First Pick the same thing?

No.

Pre-Qingming → Harvest Timing

First Pick → Position in the Picking Cycle

This product is identified as both.

Where is this tea from?

The product is identified as Huangshan Maofeng from:

Huangshan · Anhui · China

How much tea is included?

Each tin contains:

75 g of Loose-Leaf Green Tea

Approximately how many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per brewing session:

Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

Actual usage varies according to personal preference.

How much tea should I use?

Start with approximately:

3 g Tea + 250 mL Water

What water temperature should I use?

Start around:

75–85°C / 167–185°F

How long should I steep it?

Begin with approximately:

1–2 Minutes

then adjust according to your preferred strength.

Can the leaves be infused more than once?

Yes.

Huangshan Maofeng can generally be infused multiple times.

How is this different from the 40 g Huangshan Maofeng?

The 40 g version is positioned as a more general Huangshan Maofeng discovery tea.

This 75 g version is specifically identified as both:

Mingqian / Pre-Qingming

and:

Tou Cai / First Pick

giving it a more specific early-spring harvest identity.

How is Huangshan Maofeng different from Longjing?

The easiest visual distinction is:

Longjing → Flat · Smooth

Huangshan Maofeng → Tender · Pointed

How is Huangshan Maofeng different from Biluochun?

Biluochun → Curled · Spiral-Like

Huangshan Maofeng → Tender · Pointed

What cultivar is used?

A specific tea cultivar is not currently established.

What is the exact picking standard?

A specific picking standard is not currently established, so no unsupported picking standard is added.

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Complete Your Tea Ritual

Clear Glass

Watch the Tender Leaves Open

A simple way to make the leaf shape part of the tea experience.

Explore Glass Teaware →

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Traditional & Precise

Explore shorter repeated infusions with greater control.

Explore Gaiwans →

Infuser Mug

Loose-Leaf Tea Made Easy

A practical option for personal brewing at home or at work.

Explore Infuser Mugs →

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The First-Pick Pre-Qingming Huangshan Maofeng Green Tea – 75 g is a Chinese loose-leaf green tea identified as Mingqian Tou Cai Huangshan Maofeng / 明前头采黄山毛峰 from Huangshan, Anhui, China.

The tea carries two distinct early-season harvest designations:

Mingqian / Pre-Qingming identifies tea harvested before the Qingming Festival.

Tou Cai / First Pick identifies the first picking at the beginning of the harvest.

It features tender, pointed Maofeng-style leaves and is positioned with a fresh, delicate and refined character with a light-to-medium body.

For preparation, start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 75–85°C / 167–185°F · 1–2 Minutes

At approximately 3 g per brewing session, the 75 g tin provides around 25 brewing portions, with the same leaves generally suitable for additional infusions.

The available product information does not establish a specific cultivar, precise picking standard or exact harvest date.

Green Tea · Huangshan Maofeng · Huangshan Anhui · Mingqian · Tou Cai · 75 g · Approx. 25 Portions · Early Spring Tea

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The First Quiet Taste of Spring

A few tender leaves.

Gently cooled water.

A pale cup slowly coming to life.

Gathered before Qingming and identified with the first picking of the harvest, this Huangshan Maofeng brings early spring into a quiet tea ritual.

Watch the tender leaves open.

Let the first aroma rise.

Take the first sip slowly.

Then return for another infusion.

First Pick · Pre-Qingming · Huangshan Spring

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