The difference between Longjing tea and Maojian tea

Longjing tea and Maojian tea are two famous green teas in China, and their differences are mainly manifested in the following aspects:

1. Origin: Longjing tea is produced in the West Lake area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, and Maojian tea is produced in the Huangshan area of Anhui Province in the northeast of China.

2. Picking time: Longjing tea is usually picked in the warm spring season in bloom around Qingming Festival, while Maojian tea is picked around Grain Rain, that is, around the fifth solar term in spring.

3. Production method: Longjing tea is made by frying in a pan, also called enzyme deactivation, which makes tea lose its active enzymes, thus preventing the oxidative fermentation of tea. Maojian tea is made by steaming and drying, similar to the method of making fried tea in Japan.

4. Appearance characteristics: Longjing tea is flat and looks like a sparrow's tongue when unfolded; On the other hand, Maojian tea is folded with some fluff and looks like pine needles.

5. Taste characteristics: Longjing tea tastes fresh and refreshing, with typical mung bean aroma; On the other hand, Maojian tea has a fresh and refreshing taste, with the fragrance of some fruits, such as strawberries and peaches.

In short, although Longjing tea and Maojian tea are both high-quality green teas, they are different in origin, picking time, making method, appearance and taste, and consumers can choose the corresponding tea according to their own tastes and preferences.