Chinese Name: Yu Lu

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Leaf:	Tender, tightly curled down covered buds
Infusion:	Thick, pale yellow liquor
Aroma:	Bold green and light roasted notes
Taste:	Robust green body with a light bittersweet ending

Harvest Season:	Spring 2006
Origin:	Simao, Yunnan Province
Processing Method:	Baked
Leaf Form:	One bud, one leaf
Organic Cert:	N/A

Description of Tea

Yunnan Jade Green tea is famous for its strong hearty infusions and bold fragrant aromas. These remarkable qualities, due in part to the unique atmospheric conditions found in Yunnan Province, such as high altitude and broad daily temperature changes, result in a healthy Green tea high in vitamins and other nutrients. Yunnan Jade Green presents a full bodied, aromatic tea with low to moderate caffeine levels.

 

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 brew while increasing infusion times by 30 seconds for each consecutive brew.