Lu Shan Yun Wu Cloud-Mist Tea
Roasted chestnut, spinach and a sweet, fresh finish from a mountain named for its clouds.
Lushan Yunwu, cloud and mist tea, grows on Mount Lu in Jiangxi, named for the cloud and mist that gather on the mountain. The cup is soft and clear, with roasted chestnut, spinach and a sweet, refreshing aftertaste.
Sensory profile
You should taste
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 30 mg in one serving (8 oz cup (240ml)), a concentration of 12.5 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
Related gear
| Brewing method | Glass Teapot |
|---|---|
| Brew ratio | 1:83 |
| Dose & yield | 2.9g → 240g |
| Grind size | Whole Leaf |
| Water temperature | 176°F / 80°C |
| Target brew time | 1:30-2:30 |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240ml) |
What you need
- 2.9 g loose-leaf green tea
- 240 g filtered water at 80°C
Required gear
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Warm the pot with hot water and pour it away, so the brewing water does not lose heat to cold ceramic.
- 0:10Add 2.9 g of leaf to the pot or basket, leaving room for it to open.
- 0:20Pour 240 g of water at 80°C over the leaf and cover. Start the timer.
- 2:20Remove the leaf or decant completely. Leaf left in the pot keeps extracting and turns the last cup bitter.
What it may be good for
How strong is it?
We list about 30 mg for an 8 oz cup.
Let it open
Cloud and mist tea rewards patience. Pour a little water first to wake the leaf, then fill the glass, and wait until the buds have opened before you sip.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you.
Lushan Yunwu, cloud and mist tea, grows on Mount Lu in Jiangxi, named for the cloud and mist that gather on the mountain. The cup is soft and clear, with roasted chestnut, spinach and a sweet, refreshing aftertaste. Brewed in a glass teapot at 80°C.
Origin & Story
Yunwu means cloud and mist, and the tea is named for the weather of the place: Mount Lu, or Lushan, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, where cloud and mist gather around the peaks. Chinese sources trace tea here back to the Han dynasty, and the monk Huiyuan of Donglin Monastery, who lived on the mountain for more than thirty years in the Eastern Jin period, is said to have turned the wild tea into a cultivated crop.
The poet Bai Juyi appears in the story too. In the Tang dynasty, according to tradition, he built a cottage under Incense Burner Peak on Lushan and laid out a garden of tea bushes and herbs. By the Song dynasty Lushan tea was being sent to the emperor as tribute, and from the Ming dynasty it has been called Lushan Yunwu.
It is counted among China's best-known green teas and appears on many lists of the country's ten famous teas, though such lists vary.
In the cup it is soft and clear: roasted chestnut, spinach and a sweet, refreshing aftertaste. A glass shows the buds opening. Use about 3 g of leaf for 240 ml, water at 80°C, and steep for around two minutes. The leaf can be steeped two or three times.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 74/100 |
| Acidity | 32/100 |
| Bitterness | 18/100 |
| Body | 50/100 |
| Aroma | 94/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Lu Shan Yun Wu Cloud-Mist Tea?
One serving, 8 oz cup (240ml), contains approximately 30 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Lu Shan Yun Wu Cloud-Mist Tea?
Target 80°C (176°F).
How long should Lu Shan Yun Wu Cloud-Mist Tea be extracted?
Timing: 1:30-2:30. Method: Glass Teapot. Ratio: 12g leaves per Liter of water. Grind or leaf format: Whole Leaf.
What does Yunwu mean?
Cloud and mist. The tea is named for the cloud and mist that gather on Mount Lu, the mountain in Jiangxi where it grows.
How old is Lushan tea?
Chinese sources trace tea on Mount Lu back to the Han dynasty, and Lushan tea was tribute to the emperor in the Song dynasty. The name Lushan Yunwu has been used since the Ming dynasty.
Who should avoid Lu Shan Yun Wu Cloud-Mist Tea?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
What people say
Borosilicate Glass Teapot with Infuser
In this recipe: Teapot with room for the leaf to open
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