ARRIVING EARLY DECEMBER - Enshi Yu Lu (aka "Jade Dew")

I tend to prefer aged and black teas so I was a little unsure if this would be the tea for me. I was gifted a sample by a friend and am happy to report that it’s a gorgeous tea. The brew is light but fragrant and tastes lovely. I look forward to buying a full ounce when it is back in stock.

This is my third time ordering this tea, it is my go-to green tea when I'm feeling fancy. Lovely, floral, sweet notes over a strong green flavor.

This tea is magnificent. It's some of the best green tea I've ever had. It's incredible on its own, but I prefer blending it with Dragonwell.

This tea is delightful and invigorating. Although I wouldn't suggest using it for iced tea due to its delicacy, it remains refreshing even when served hot, making it an excellent choice for green tea in Spring and Summer. Rich in local Taoist traditions, this rare "steamed" green tea hails from Enshi, China. With its flavor and aroma, one can envision the mist-covered mountains of Enshi, deeply infused with the essence of the Chinese countryside. The fragrance is profoundly green and vegetal, evoking memories of spinach or asparagus. The flavor evolves through multiple steeps when brewed Gong Fu style, transitioning from a light, grassy note to a rich, vegetal profile with a smooth mouthfeel, complemented by a hint of minerality.

I wholeheartedly recommend this exquisite Jade Dew, as it allows me to appreciate the culture of Enshi even here in the United States.