Yun Wu云雾

Yun Wu is a green tea from Various high-altitude regions, China (most famous: Lushan, Jiangxi; also Zhejiang, Sichuan, others). Brew it at 85°C with 3.5g of leaf per 100ml of water; expect up to 5 short infusions in a small gaiwan or teapot. No rinse needed.

Tasting notes

Yun Wu is the honest daily green — a tea that earns its place by being reliably good rather than remarkable. The name literally means cloud mist, and the persistent fog in the high mountains where it grows acts as a kind of natural shade, which is why the cup is so low on bitterness even when you brew it a little carelessly. You get a bright, clean vegetal sweetness, a moderate body, and a finish that stays refreshing without asking anything of you. It's forgiving of mistakes in a way that premium teas aren't. Water a bit too hot? It'll still drink well. Steep a few seconds long? Still fine. That makes Yun Wu the right tea to practice gongfu technique on — cheap enough to pour through a whole afternoon, honest enough to teach you something. Lushan Yun Wu from Jiangxi is the benchmark if you want to know what the style can do at its best, but any decent Yun Wu is a good partner for learning.

Flavor profile

A common name across China for locally produced green teas grown in misty, high-altitude conditions. The cloud cover acts as a natural shade, boosting amino acid content and reducing bitterness. The general profile is bright and vegetal with a clean sweetness, moderate body, and a refreshing finish. Quality and character vary significantly by origin — Lushan Yun Wu from Jiangxi is the most famous example. Good daily-drinking greens that offer honest quality without premium pricing.

Terroir

High-altitude mountains (600-1500m) with persistent cloud cover — the name literally means 'cloud mist', describing the growing conditions

Brewing

1. Steep 1: 20 seconds
2. Steep 2: 25 seconds
3. Steep 3: 35 seconds
4. Steep 4: 45 seconds
5. Steep 5: 55 seconds

A forgiving tea style that works well across a range of parameters. Good for gongfu beginners learning green tea technique.

Aroma & taste

Processing

• pan-fired
• hand-rolled

Sources

• https://sevencups.com/shop/yun-wu-clouds-and-mist/
• https://www.curioustea.com/tea/green-tea/yun-wu-ming-qian-cloud-mist/
• https://www.teavivre.com/lu-shan-yun-wu-green-tea.html
• https://www.teaguardian.com/quality-varieties/tea-varieties/roasted-green-tea-yunwu/