Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Huang Shan Yun Wu

The well-known Lu Shan Yun Wu (Lu Mountain Cloud Mist) tea is from Jiangxi province, China.  This Yun Wu is grown in the foothills of Huang Shan or Yellow Mountain in Anhui province, China.

Huang Shan is renown for its majestic scenery and is a UNESCO world heritage site.  Its mountain range has some peeks towering over 1800 meters and shrouded in clouds. Huang Shan has always been a favorite subject in Chinese arts and literature.

Huang Shan Yun Wu lives up to its name; it is soft and heavenly.  It may contain more theanine as it is sweet and uplifting.  Everything about the tea is light.  It is a perfect Spring beverage.

Huang Shan Yun Wu

Type:  Green      Producing Country: China   Preparation:  85°C 2 Min

Dry Leaf:  The olive-green wiry leaves have a faint smell of hay.
Wet Leaf:  The tender young buds and leaves are soft and savory.
Liquor:      The tea color is pale-straw.  It is light, smooth and delicate.  Its sweetness is honey-like with a floral or cashew base note.   Almost no astringency is detected.

Tee Score: 4 out of 5