Enshi Yulu Tea
Enshi Jade Dew
Enshi Yulu is one of the few Chinese greens fixed with steam like Japanese sencha, from Enshi in Hubei.
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What does Enshi Yulu taste like?
Enshi Yulu is one of the few Chinese greens fixed with steam like Japanese sencha, from Enshi in Hubei. The cup is deep green and brothy with a savory umami body, fresh steamed-vegetable notes, and a clean mineral finish. It is often compared to gyokuro, though it is shade-free and less intense. The steam-fixing keeps the leaf color vivid and the taste brisk and fresh.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hubei (Enshi), China
Enshi Yulu is produced in the Enshi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture of Hubei.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Enshi Yulu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Enshi Yulu
Typical brewed serving
Enshi Yulu is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Enshi Yulu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Enshi Yulu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Enshi Yulu tea?
Enshi Yulu is one of the few Chinese greens fixed with steam like Japanese sencha, from Enshi in Hubei. It is also known as Enshi Jade Dew.
Does Enshi Yulu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Enshi Yulu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Enshi Yulu tea taste like?
Enshi Yulu is known for a profile led by Vegetal, Umami, and Fresh, with a medium body.
How do you brew Enshi Yulu tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 70–80°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Enshi Yulu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Enshi Yulu; its profile centers on Vegetal, Umami, and Fresh.