Enshi Yulu 恩施玉露 - Green Tea
Composed of precious unripe buds and the youngest apical leaves, Enshi Yulu, literally "dewdrops of Enshi", is one of the most delicate green teas, as fresh as morning dew after the first spring rain.
The tight hand-made needle shape (针形 zhēnxíng) of the leaves coming from Enshi original cultivar Quntizhong 群体种 is reminiscent of pine needles, and they are covered with very fine silvery fur, rich in selenium from which the refreshing umami flavor derives, with balsamic hues and a long-lasting fruity aftertaste of unripe pineapple and white peaches.
The peculiar delicacy of these leaves is also an indicator of their processing: they are in fact steamed (Zhēng qīng 蒸青) to inhibit the oxidative action of enzymes through heat. This ancient technique, originated in Tang dynasty, was lost in time and brought back by skilled tea masters only in 1998. It gives a particular elasticity to the leaves, which is reflected in the softness of the aromas.
Origin: Enshi city, Wuling mountain, Hubei province
Altitude: 850 m asl
Production date: March 20th 2024, Pre-Qingming 明前
Producer: Xu Yahe
Format: 25 gr. (0.88 oz), loose leaves
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
Eastern Brewing
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Brewing time: Begin with a 30-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 70-75°C
Number of brews: 4-5
Western Brewing
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 70-75°C
Cold Brew
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
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Shipping
For all European countries and America we ship through our distributor located in Italy, Europe, while for Asia, Oceania and African countries we use our logistic center located in China (link).
For European countries there is no custom-clearance procedure; for all the other shipments we accompany the package with all the necessary papers to ensure the fastest process possible.
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Within the European Union the shipping time is between 1-5 days, while for Extra-UE shipment the delivery time varies between 5 and 12 days. Orders are shipped on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: for special requests, please add a note to your order, we will endeavor to fulfill them.
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Customer Reviews
I like this tea even though i prefer pan fried style ones. The liquor is opaque due to the steaming process and reminds me of japanese sencha, not very sweet but very umami with notes of boiled vegetables and a bit of astringency. I would suggest you try this tea if you want something different from the typical longjing and biluochan
PS. i Would also try snacking on the leaves once you finish brewing, they are actually delicious and don’t taste bitter at all
Dear Alessandro, thanks for your kind and thourough review: it is indeed a special tea, that we havee loved for many years. We are happy to share it, season after season, and we appreciate so much your notes - including the advice to taste its leaves, to appreciate its balanced and umami.
This tea really has everything: an intense grassy aroma, a refreshing umami taste, a sweet and fruity long-lasting aftertaste, reminiscent of summer fruits, with a pleasant astringency like plums. And both leaves and liquor are a pleasure for the eyes!
Dear Simone, thanks for your kind review! This is a favorite among green teas, fresh yet very umami, with a layered complexity for the type of tea. Thank you, we wish you the best from your passion for tea :-)
When I first tried this tea, I just imagined dew dripping off the leaves just before they were picked. The leaves are pine needle shaped. The aroma is earthy and the taste maybe somewhat grassy. The heath benefits are incredible and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Dear Leeman, thank you for the beautiful words about a favorite among green teas: they recall its freshness, like freshly picked, and the distinctive umami flavour and complexity . Thanks for the photo of your tea table as well, we wish one day to share a session together!
It has a beautiful gentle sweetness, airy. With a hint of luscious astringent taste like the skin of grapes.
Dear Yadi, thank you for your kind words: they describe the emotions of this tea in great detail, and knowing you enjoyed it motivates us in our daily work of tea travelling and sourcing.
So happy to have found this beautiful tea shop with delicious tea, beautiful tea cups, tea pots and furniture.
The staff is very nice and helpful.
Hi Julie, thank you for your kind and warm words: we have been glad to host you and we hope to share with you further leaves and cups of tea
