Lu Shan Yun Wu 2025 oolong_taiwan these teas were known for

these teas were known for their distinctive “reddish” color

reminiscent of roasted buckwheat and toasted oats

is crafted entirely from small buds and undergoes a short meng huang of about two days—softer and lighter than that of Mengding Huang Ya

A rinse of the leaves lifts spring florals and orange peel to the nose

Lu Shan Yun Wu 2025 oolong_taiwan these teas were known forWhile Yun Wu, meaning "clouds and mist," is a common moniker for roasted teas from alpine regions, one whiff of this years batch from Lu Shan will conjure images of tropical seasides with its unique character of coconut and sea salt. Harvested before the Qingming Festival (the fifteenth day after the vernal equinox), this tea is particularly prized. The scent of soybeans in the gaiwans lid gives way to snow peas in its silky infusion, wonderfully