Lushan Yun Wu / Cloud and Mist Premium Green Tea

Lushan Yun Wu – Cloud and Mist Green Tea (庐山云雾)

Misty Mountain Green Tea from Jiangxi, China
Pure • Cooling • High Mountain Clarity

Tea grown among the clouds, touched by mist and silence.

Lushan Yun Wu (庐山云雾), meaning “Cloud and Mist from Mount Lu,” is a traditional Chinese green tea grown in the high-altitude forests of Lushan (Mount Lu) in Jiangxi Province. The region is famed for its fog-covered cliffs, lush valleys, and pristine mountain air—ideal conditions for producing a green tea that is cool, pure, and deeply refreshing.

Harvested in early spring, this tea is crafted from tender buds and leaves, then pan-fired and shaped into twisted dark-green strands. The resulting cup is clean, vegetal, and slightly sweet, with a smooth cooling energy and gentle mineral finish.

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Why You’ll Love Lushan Yun Wu

• Grown at high elevation in the clouds of Mount Lu
• Crisp and pure with a cooling, calming character
• Naturally sweet with no bitterness or sharpness
• Ideal for morning clarity or cooling in warm weather
• A historic tea once gifted to emperors and scholars

Tasting Notes

• Fresh-cut grass, orchid leaf, and morning dew
• Crisp texture with notes of bamboo, pea shoot, and soft stone
• Lightly vegetal and mineral-sweet
• Clean finish with subtle floral and mountain air fragrance

Tea Profile

• Type: Green Tea (绿茶)
• Cultivar: Local small-leaf Jiangxi variety
• Origin: Lushan Mountain, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China
• Elevation: 800–1,200 meters
• Harvest: Early spring (pre-Qingming or pre-Guyu)
• Craftsmanship: Hand-plucked, pan-fired, gently twisted
• Appearance: Curled forest-green leaves with pale green liquor
• Collected: 2025

Processing

Lushan Yun Wu is crafted using traditional mountain methods:

1. Plucking – Tender bud and one or two young leaves
2. Withering – Short indoor withering to soften and preserve freshness
3. Fixation (Shaqing) – Pan-fired to halt oxidation
4. Rolling & Twisting – Hand-shaped into elegant, curled strands
5. Drying – Low-temperature drying to stabilize and retain mountain aroma

The misty environment slows leaf growth, concentrating flavor, fragrance, and cooling Qi (气) in every cup.

Health Benefits

• High in chlorophyll, catechins, and antioxidants
• Cooling and refreshing—great for balancing body heat
• Supports focus, calm clarity, and gentle digestion
• Traditionally used to quell inner heat and promote stillness

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 4–5 grams
• Water temperature: 75–80°C / 167–176°F
• Rinse: Not required
• Infusions:
• 1st: 30–40 sec
• 2nd: 40–50 sec
• 3rd: 60 sec
• Tip: Use a glass vessel to enjoy the color and rising mist

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 75°C / 167°F
• Steep time: 2 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Avoid boiling water to preserve gentle notes

Cultural Significance

Mount Lu is one of China’s Four Sacred Mountains, long associated with Daoist sages, poets, and recluses. The tea grown here—often blanketed by clouds—has been praised since the Tang dynasty for its ethereal fragrance and pure energy.

Lushan Yun Wu is still treasured today as a tea of purity, reflection, and subtle power. Each cup holds the feeling of mist rising from ancient peaks—a tea for those who seek clarity and quiet strength.