This organic Mao Feng green tea is hand-harvested at an altitude of 1,600–1,800 metres in the Ilam District of Nepal. The tender leaves, covered in delicate white down, produce a bright yellow-green infusion with a lingering floral aftertaste. Its low astringency makes it perfect even for those new to green tea.

A small, family-run estate in Nepal’s Ilam District cultivates and crafts this tea using traditional, artisanal methods on the slopes of the Himalayas. This Mao Feng is their finest green tea, with young, tender buds covered in the delicate white down that gives the category its name — Mao Feng literally translates as 'downy peaks'. Hand-plucked in August and September, the leaves are processed immediately in small batches inside a boutique mountain facility surrounded by tea fields.

In the cup, it reveals surprising elegance in the form of a bright yellow-green liquor with a fresh, floral aroma and a smooth taste featuring vegetal notes, delicate mineral undertones and hints of yellow peach and dried fruit. Its low astringency and lack of sharp bitterness make it a thoroughly enjoyable choice for both connoisseurs and those new to premium green tea.

What is Mao Feng, and why is it premium?

Mao Feng is one of the most highly prized categories of green tea due to its strict selection process: only the buds and the very first leaves, which are harvested at the most favourable times of the season, are used. The slow growth stimulated by the high altitude fosters the development of more complex aromas and a natural richness in aromatic compounds.

Artisanal production makes the difference

While most commercial green teas are machine-harvested and processed in large factories, our Mao Feng is harvested exclusively by hand, processed immediately in a small mountain facility and produced in micro-batches to ensure leaf-by-leaf quality control.

Immediate processing after harvest is crucial for green tea: the faster the transition from field to craftsmanship, the better the volatile aromas and natural freshness of the leaf are preserved.

Flavour profile

• Aroma: fresh and vegetal, with delicate floral notes
• Undertones: Crisp mountain mineral nuances
• Notes: Hints of yellow peach and dried fruit
• Finish: Smooth and lingering
• Astringency: Low — free of sharp bitterness

Hand-packed in Italy.

Recyclable paper bag packaging with a protective barrier against oxygen and carbon dioxide. The zip-lock closure ensures that the leaves retain all their freshness and aroma, even after opening.