Yunwu Tea
Cloud and Mist
Yunwu, 'cloud and mist,' is a family of Chinese greens grown in fog-shrouded mountains, with Mount Lu in Jiangxi the most famous source.
Flavor Profile
What does Yunwu taste like?
Yunwu, 'cloud and mist,' is a family of Chinese greens grown in fog-shrouded mountains, with Mount Lu in Jiangxi the most famous source. The slow growth in cool mist gives a cup with soft mineral depth, fresh vegetal notes, and a clean, smooth finish. The leaves brew up pale and fragrant, and the tea rewards gentle, cooler water and patient steeping rather than hot, fast brews.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Jiangxi (Lushan), China
The name covers several mountain teas; Mount Lu (Lushan) in Jiangxi is the best-known source.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Yunwu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Yunwu
Typical brewed serving
Yunwu is a medium-caffeine green 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
Yunwu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Yunwu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Yunwu tea?
Yunwu, 'cloud and mist,' is a family of Chinese greens grown in fog-shrouded mountains, with Mount Lu in Jiangxi the most famous source. It is also known as Cloud and Mist.
Does Yunwu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Yunwu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Yunwu tea taste like?
Yunwu is known for a profile led by Mineral, Fresh, and Vegetal, with a light body.
How do you brew Yunwu tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Yunwu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Yunwu; its profile centers on Mineral, Fresh, and Vegetal.