Hairy Crab King "Mao Xie Wang" Oolong Tea
We've been selling a Hairy Crab oolong for more than 15 years and we thought it was the best "Mao Xie" varietal there was. Now in 2023 we've found another garden in Gan De village, but at a higher altitude! The taste is thick and sweet and the thickness of the leaves allows for many textured steeps! This is truly the King of Hairy Crab!
Mao Xie aka "Hairy Crab" is a type of Anxi oolong tea that grows in many places in Anxi county of Fujian. Mao Xie means literally "Hair of the Crab" and refers to the hairs on the tea leaves that break off when brewed and float on the top of your cup. Mao Xie has got a thicker and sweeter taste than its more floral counterpart Tie Guan Yin.
Region: Gan De Village in Anxi County
Elevation: 800 Meters
Varietal: Hairy Crab 毛蟹
We also offer a very popular Hairy Crab Oolong that we've been selling for 16 years now! Anxi "Hairy Crab" Mao Xie Fujian Oolong Tea