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 o...
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great oolong
Great everyday oolong
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Daria · May 3, 2026
Nice caramel sweetness and quite cheap for the quality. Will buy again, as the value is pretty unbeatable. This tea tastes pretty unappealing if oversteaped, so I would stick to shorter infusions. 200 f was the sweet spot for me for optimal flavor.
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Christopher · November 20, 2025
Really enjoyed this, is becoming one of my favorite oolongs. Couldn’t find anything “hairy” about it, but loved the name. 8