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A famous green tea from the Sichuan province of China. In Song dynasty, this tea was listed as product for the royal. Prized for flavor, sweetness, and as a longevity tea, this tea was an Imperial Tribute Chinese green tea for approximately a thousand years, ever since the Song Dynasty. This tea takes on the luster of clouds and fogs. Like other famous and rare Chinese green teas, the flavor is unique, but Meng Shan Yun Wu is particularly noted for a gentle and lasting sweetness.
The buds are hand processed. Variations on this tea which include additional leaves beyond the bud have been styled into Chun Mao, Mao Feng, and Yin Zhen presentations.
The liquor in the cup is a clear pale yellow. Absorbed the essence of great nature, the tea has a very unique and lasting sweet taste with hint of nutty and fruity notes. Soft and smooth in the mouth and brings thin but long aromatic flavor that fills the mouth.
Steeping Instruction:
Use about 2 teaspoon full of tea leaves (0.1 oz) for about every 5 ounces of water (160-180F)
A steeping time of about 3-5 minutes with more or less time is recommended depending on the desired taste.
A glass Gaiwan is recommended to brew the premium tea. Using any of these vessels will help the leave unfurl and achieve the best taste.
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