Cui Yu Tea
Tsui Yu · Taiwan Tea #13 · Jade Oolong
Cui Yu (TE #13) is a Taiwanese cultivar bred for a fresh, grassy-green character that sits between a green tea and a light oolong.
Flavor Profile
What does Cui Yu taste like?
Cui Yu (TE #13) is a Taiwanese cultivar bred for a fresh, grassy-green character that sits between a green tea and a light oolong. The cup is lively and aromatic: sweet pea, fresh herbs, and a soft floral edge over a clean, juicy body. It is slightly brighter and more vegetal than Jin Xuan, with a crisp finish that makes it refreshing in warmer weather.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Various, Taiwan
Cui Yu was released by Taiwan's tea research station shortly after Jin Xuan and is now grown island-wide.
Island origin celebrated for high-mountain and roasted oolongs.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Cui Yu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Cui Yu
Typical brewed serving
Cui Yu is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Cui Yu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Cui Yu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Cui Yu tea?
Cui Yu (TE #13) is a Taiwanese cultivar bred for a fresh, grassy-green character that sits between a green tea and a light oolong. It is also known as Tsui Yu, Taiwan Tea #13, and Jade Oolong.
Does Cui Yu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Cui Yu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Cui Yu tea taste like?
Cui Yu is known for a profile led by Grassy, Floral, and Fresh, with a light body.
How do you brew Cui Yu tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Cui Yu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Cui Yu; its profile centers on Grassy, Floral, and Fresh.