| Name | 庐山云雾 / Lúshān yúnwù |
| English | Lu Mountain Clouds & Mist |
| Region | Lushan, Jiangxi |
| Brewing | Brew two or three two-minute infusions at 80°C |
| Price | ¥50.00 for 50g |
Lushan Yunwu is grown on Lu Mountain in Jiangxi Province. It is often found in top 10 tea lists and dates back over 1000 years to the Han Dynasty. Steepster has the best explanation I have seen on the naming of this tea:
The name Clouds & Mist refers to the lush, verdant growing conditions of this environment. Lu Shan is blessed with ample water ( from the Yangtze River and Lake Poyang ) that, coupled with the climate conditions creates vast blankets of soft, nurturing ‘clouds and mist’ which keeps the tea bushes well hydrated. This results in sweet, tender buds and leaves that are filled with abundant plant nutrient and sweet flavor.
As mist often blocks sunshine from reaching the leaves, Lushan Yunwu grows slower and is harvested later than other green teas. This results in increased amounts of chlorophyll and less caffeine.
Personally, I found Lushan Yunwu to have a very unique and lasting sweet taste (as advertised!). This is another solid stop on this Taobao Tea Trail.
More Information (from Baidu Baike):
Lushan yunwu is a type of green tea native to Lushan (Mount Lu) in Jiangxi Province. Its history dates back to the Han Dynasty over 1000 years ago. Lushan is one of the most scenic mountains in China. Nestled between the Yangtze River and Boyang Lake, the mountain is enveloped by fog throughout the year. In fact, the name “yunwu”in “Lushan yunwu” means “cloud and fog”, which properly pays homage to the distinctive weather pattern in Lushan. The region enjoys mild and humid climate, great for the cultivation of tea.
Lushan yunwu has plump leaves, but its most distinguishing quality lies in the high content of tannin and vitamin C, making it a tea with extra health benefits. When it comes to taste, Lushan yunwu has a long lingering finish.
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