{"product_id":"first-pick-duyun-maojian-green-tea","title":"First-Pick Duyun Maojian Green Tea","description":"\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d50a9b50-610a-4350-881b-4749b403ac79-5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"1b03436c-d1e5-45f6-9b79-b43a51994999\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d50a9b50-610a-4350-881b-4749b403ac79-6\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"95df6028-e2a6-4c1c-a130-caa1cd4e856f\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d50a9b50-610a-4350-881b-4749b403ac79-8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"a19ebea0-bc62-4d02-8c57-b80a183e35c2\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDuyun Maojian — First Harvest (头采) Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eThere are teas you can source… and there are teas you have to \u003cstrong data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"112\"\u003ebe there for\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"134\"\u003eMarch 21st, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e—the very first day of harvest—Leo was in \u003cstrong data-end=\"214\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eDuyun, Guizhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, spending the entire day at the origin, selecting this year’s earliest pick of Maojian. In Chinese, this is called \u003cstrong data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"330\"\u003e头采 (tóu cǎi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"351\"\u003efirst harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. For serious tea drinkers, this is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"436\" data-start=\"408\"\u003emost sought-after moment\u003c\/strong\u003e of the season. These leaves are \u003cstrong data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"469\"\u003elimited, highly prized\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rarely leave the local area unless you’re physically there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eDuyun Maojian comes from \u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"587\"\u003eGuizhou\u003c\/strong\u003e, a region that remains \u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eunderrated\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to more famous areas like Zhejiang. But that’s exactly what makes it special. Many tea gardens here are naturally \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"760\"\u003elow-intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e, often close to \u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"797\"\u003eorganic by environment\u003c\/strong\u003e. The climate is \u003cstrong data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"840\"\u003ecool, misty\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ideal for \u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eslow-growing leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e. And because the cost of living is lower, you can access \u003cstrong data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eextremely high-quality green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e at a much more reasonable price compared to well-known teas like Dragon Well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1066\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eThis batch is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003etrue first-pick Maojian\u003c\/strong\u003e—tender buds and the earliest leaves of the season. After a full winter of rest, these leaves are packed with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003econcentration and character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003eThe texture is what stands out immediately. It has a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003ethick, almost silky mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003erounded body\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels substantial rather than light. The profile is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eclean and fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003esweet peas with hints of melon\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing \u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003every refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003esoft, lingering finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eWhat makes this tea especially enjoyable is how \u003cstrong data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eforgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e it is. Unlike many green teas that turn bitter easily, this one stays \u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003esmooth and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e even if your brewing isn’t perfect. It’s a tea you can \u003cstrong data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003erelax with\u003c\/strong\u003e, not one you have to be overly careful with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003eUse about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1866\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003e3g\u003c\/strong\u003e of tea in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003e90ml gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e with water around \u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003e195°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003eNo rinse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first infusion, then adjust to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003eIf using a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003etall 16oz glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, use about \u003cstrong data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003e2g\u003c\/strong\u003e of tea with water around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003e195°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let it steep until the leaves begin to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003eopen\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, then sip directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003eThis is not just another Maojian. It’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003efirst harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003eselected in person\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the exact day the season began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2318\"\u003eTeas like this don’t wait—and once they’re gone, they’re gone until next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Year: 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":48887583998195,"sku":null,"price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":48887584030963,"sku":null,"price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":48887584063731,"sku":null,"price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":48887584096499,"sku":null,"price":54.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48887584129267,"sku":null,"price":79.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48887584162035,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/first-pick-duyun-maojian-green-tea-1331216.jpg?v=1778066187","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/first-pick-duyun-maojian-green-tea","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}