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En Shi Yu Lu

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Enshi Yulu, meaning “Jade Dew from Enshi”, is a rare Chinese green tea from Hubei Province. It is unique as the only famous Chinese green tea processed by steaming rather than pan-firing, a method reminiscent of Japanese green tea traditions.

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Enshi Yulu, meaning “Jade Dew from Enshi”, is a rare Chinese green tea from Hubei Province. It is unique as the only famous Chinese green tea processed by steaming rather than pan-firing, a method reminiscent of Japanese green tea traditions.

  • The name comes from its origin and appearance. Enshi is the mountainous region of Hubei where the tea is grown, and Yulu means “Jade Dew,” referring to the fine, tender leaves and the bright, clear liquor they produce.

  • It is the only well-known Chinese green tea made using a steaming process instead of pan-firing. This method preserves the leaves’ vivid green color, fresh aroma, and umami-rich taste. Its unique processing, combined with the high-mountain terroir of Enshi, gives the tea a distinctive character.

  • Fresh, brisk, and clean, with grassy and floral notes. The liquor is bright jade-green, with a smooth mouthfeel, a gentle umami touch, and a sweet, lingering aftertaste.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware for Enshi Yulu:
Use a gaiwan or a glass teapot to appreciate the slender, emerald-green leaves and the clarity of the liquor. Yixing clay teapots are not recommended, as their porous nature may mute the tea’s brisk, umami character.

Water Temperature:
70–75 °C.

Brewing Instructions:

  • Leaf-to-water ratio: 1 g of tea per 50 ml of water (1:50).
    For example, with a 150 ml gaiwan, use about 3 g of tea.

  • First infusion: Steep for about 1 minute at 70–75 °C, then pour out completely.

  • Second infusion: Shorten to 30–40 seconds, as the leaves have already opened.

  • Subsequent infusions: From the third round onward, increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each infusion.

This tea can be brewed at least 4–5 times, with the first two infusions highlighting freshness, and later ones revealing deeper sweetness and umami.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 恩施玉露 (Simplified) 恩施玉露 (Traditional)

Region: Enshi, Hubei Province, China
Harvest Time: 2024

Description:
Enshi Yulu, or Jade Dew from Enshi, is a rare steamed green tea from Hubei. The slender leaves brew into a bright jade-green liquor with a fresh, grassy fragrance. Smooth, brisk, and slightly umami, the tea finishes with a clean sweetness and lingering aftertaste. Its rarity and distinctive steaming method make it one of China’s most unique green teas.

Tasting Profile:
Fresh, brisk, and grassy; smooth with gentle umami; jade-green liquor and a sweet, lingering finish.

 

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