A young monk asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:
– Sifu, why does the Cloud Tea from Lu Shan have such an exquisite taste?
– The secret lies in its name: it grows on top of Lu Mountain, covered from harsh sun rays by the clouds and mist from nearby rivers and lakes. The seeds of this tea were planted by Buddhist monks hundreds of years ago. It’s no wonder that its mellow and long-lasting flavor is comparable to the flavor of Buddhism itself.
Well-known throughout China for its breathtaking scenery, Jiangxi Province is the home of Yun Wu (Cloud Tea) green tea. The bounty of rivers and lakes in the area creates clouds and mist – the perfect conditions for growing green tea.
The Lu Mountain has a long tea history that can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Hui Yuan, the famous Buddhist monk who lived in Lu Shan, is known for planting the seeds of tea trees along with planting the seeds of Buddhism. The Yun Wu tea, the continuation of the rich tea heritage in the region, appeared during the Ming dynasty. Today, it has more than three centuries of production history.
Moistened by the high mountain clouds and mist, Lu Shan Yun Wu tea is one of our most graceful green teas. It is characterized by a rich aroma and a mellow, long-lasting flavor. The leaves of Lu Shan Yun Wu curl into small spirals due to the unique rolling process during which the leaves are placed in a rounded bamboo basket and then rolled by hand into strips.
Lu Shan Mountain stands in the southern region of Jiujiang City in Jiangxi Province, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River. Clouds and mists envelop the mountain for almost half of the entire year. The high differences in day and night temperatures and abundant moisture provide a unique environment for this tea. The local small-leaf variety is very resistant to cold. At the same time, the natural surroundings benefit the accumulation of nutrients, making Lu Shan Yun Wu tea richer in inner substances.
The "Clouds & Mist" Lu Shan Yun Wu Green Tea has lustrous, dark green leaves with a greyish hue. They are gently curled into dark jade-colored spirals. The soup has a clear, pale green-yellow color. A rich floral aroma with notes of chestnut and roasted beans conquers the senses. The taste is refreshing and brisk while undeniably sweet. A long-lasting fragrance is the marking point of this tea experience.
- Place of Origin: Lushan, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, China
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Altitude: 800m
- Harvest Date: April 2025
- Picking Standard: One bud with one or two leaves
- Aroma: Floral, chestnut, stir-fried bean aroma
- Taste: Refreshing and brisk, sweet and mellow taste with a long-lasting fragrance
Brewing guidelines:
175℉ / 80℃ 
1g per 80-100ml 
3-4min
1g per 25ml 5sec + 5sec for each subsequent infusion