Harvest Date: April
Growing Region: Wuling Mountain, En Shi, West Hubei
Elevation: 850m
Cultivar: Enshi Qunti Zhong
Production Methods: Steamed tea
Originating from the renowned En Shi region of China, this exceptional green tea stands out for its high selenium content, a mineral known for its numerous health benefits. Drawing from centuries of Chinese tea-making tradition, this tea offers a unique experience.
This En Shi green tea is crafted using a traditional method similar to Japanese Gyokuro. This Chinese green tea is still produced by steaming vs dry heat used in other Chinese green teas.
This season’s harvest has yielded exceptional-quality tea. Handpicked and meticulously processed, the leaves are carefully steamed to preserve their natural goodness and vibrant green color. The result is a tea that embodies the perfect balance of tradition and excellence.
En Shi green tea boasts a fresh, vegetal aroma, a smooth, mellow flavor, and a subtle sweetness. The unique steaming process enhances its delicate taste, making it a delightful choice for tea enthusiasts seeking something extraordinary.
2025 En Shi Yu Lu
OPEN GLASS METHOD
Water Temperature: 185°F
Amount: 3g per 150ml
Steeping Time: 1m/1m/1.5m/2.5m
# of Infusions: 3-4 infusionsInstructions
- Warm the Vessels
- Fill your fairness pitcher or glass with 180°F water to warm it.
- Pour this water into your tasting cups to warm them too.
- Discard the water from both.
- Add the Tea
- Place 3 grams of green tea into the warm fairness pitcher or glass.
- Inhale the aroma of the warmed, dry leaves — this step helps engage your senses.
- First Infusion
- Fill the pitcher with 180°F water (150 mL).
- Steep for 1 minute.
- Pour the tea into a second fairness pitcher or glass, but do not pour all of it out; leave just enough liquid to barely cover the leaves.
- Pour the brew into the tasting cups,
- Sip, savor, and take tasting notes.
- Second Infusion
- Refill with 180°F water, steep again for 1 minute.
- Pour, taste, and note any evolving flavors.
- Third Infusion
- Steep with fresh hot water for 1.5 minutes this time.
- Pour, taste, and compare it to earlier steeps.
- Optional Fourth Infusion
- You can go for a 4th steep at 2–3 minutes, depending on how much flavor remains in the leaves.
- This steep may reveal subtle vegetal or mineral notes.
- Reflect & Compare
- Review your tasting notes across infusions.
- Notice how the tea evolves — body, aroma, texture, finish.
- Warm the Vessels