Enshi Yulu Green Tea - 2025 Harvest
Due to limited inventory, this tea is not available on subscription.
This beautiful work of art is from the Hubei Province. It shares its name with the famous Japanese Gyokuro—gyokuro means “jade dew” in Japanese, and yu lu is the Chinese translation. The production methods are also similar, as both teas are "cooked" with hot steam to arrest oxidation, resulting in a dark green leaf color. The Chinese method of producing this Yu Lu is entirely by hand, and it's finished with a light roasting to increase flavor and aroma, and extraordinary care is taken to ensure that the unique "three greens" is achieved. The goal is to produce fully intact, dark green pine needle leaves with a jade green color cup. And after infusion, the leaves should remain jade green. This is a tea that needs your participation to truly shine. Sweet, good tasting water, a light temperature infusion and correct steeping time must be observed in order for it to showcase the special "three greens” along with its smooth silky texture and mouthfeel.
GROWING REGION
Hubei, China
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to the small shape of this tea, we suggest that you weigh the amount of tea leaves used instead of “eyeballing”, at least until you get to know the tea a little bit. Through our careful cupping sessions, we've found that the optimal way to savor both Yulu and Gyokuro is by using a slightly higher leaf-to-water ratio (e.g., 5 grams of tea per 5 ounces of water) and infusing with low-temperature water until it reaches a lukewarm state. Decanting at this point reveals a deep, almost savory umami richness that is truly memorable.