Chinese Name: Wu Lu

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Leaf:	Short, slender and slightly curled
Infusion:	Highly transparent and light jade color
Aroma:	Mellow, slightly grassy and mint fragrance
Taste:	Sweet, never bitter, smooth grassy texture

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Zhe Jiang Province
Processing Method:	Steamed
Leaf Form:	Broken leaves
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

Misty Green, although cultivated from the tips of the same variety tea plant from which Long Jing is produced, presents aromatic notes similar to those of Long Jing but of a deeper, bolder nature.  Instead of high floral and nutty notes Misty Green emits a mellower, more toned down grassy fragrance. The dry leaves are short, slender and slightly curled and the infusion is highly transparent and light jade in color. Misty Green has a sweet grassy texture and a long soothing aftertaste best appreciated on the tips and sides of the tongue.

 

Preferred Method:	Glass Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	3-5 grams
Water Temp:	160-180°F, 70- 80°C
Infusion Time:	30 seconds first and second brew; increase by 30 seconds each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is a small glass teapot or a gaiwan.  Glass in particular makes for a wonderful presentation and greater enjoyment of these spectacular tea leaves. Boil water to 160-180° F or 70-80° C and rinse the gaiwan or teapot once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  After a thorough rinsing add tea leaves to the vessel.  We suggest 3-5 grams of tea per 200 ml of water. However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.    We suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to 30 seconds for the first and seconds brews while increasing infusion times by 30 seconds for each consecutive brew.