Cloudy Misty tea in my pot

These type of teas are called YunWu or Cloud and Mist which describes the mountain weather at the elevation of origin. Not much sunlight or rich soil. It struck me recently that also describes how it looks in the pot. Although frothy and murky might be better. I enjoy these teas when I need a change of pace. Hardly no nasal aroma or bud taste. It does coat the throat and warm the stomach. If a tea could be described as anemic this would be it. It has a dry taste. It stands in stark contrast to the Yan or Rock teas with their mineral taste or higher sunlight GaoShans with more floral flavor.

Jim

Reply to
Space Cowboy
Loading thread data ...

I'm not familiar with this tea... could you tell where you bought it from? It sounds like something I'd like to try, and currently I've been hunting for some new teas and tastes for the winter.

- Dom> These type of teas are called YunWu or Cloud and Mist which describes

Reply to
Dominic T.

Reply to
Shen

Thanks for the info. I have to claim some ignorance when it comes to Chinese green teas... I only have been exploring them for a year or two. I had favored Japanese greens and Chinese teas other than greens. I've been hitting the Chinese greens more and more as I go, but it is a big task being as I am more familiar with Japan and Korea. I'm getting there and I'm sure just the mention of this tea will have me reading and learning by the weekend. :)

Dom> Hi, Dominic,

Reply to
Dominic T.

The big websites will refer to it as "Cloud and Mist" tea not YunWu. It is a fairly common tea but the specific mountain names like HaiNan or TongYu might hide the classification which are two notables. If it says GaoShan it isn't YunWu. I think it is an interesting tea because you can feel the nutrients in the throat and stomach.

Jim

Reply to
Space Cowboy

Yeah I have been looking and reading up on it... but like I find with Chinese teas there are always like 3-4 variations on each type and then of those there are as many more... some Chinese teas can be almost unapproachable for me without unfolding layer after layer to figure out which is which and even a remotely accurate picture of the "truth." I have even seen "The ten famous teas" with 12 different teas listed... and not having a full understanding of the language and geography it leaves me at a loss sometimes.

I have already vowed to make this year all about China and beyond the Snow leopard and Min Pei, this will be another one of my starting points to understanding the geography, regions (outside of the common ones), and lore. Totally OT but I watched the PBS series "Inside China" the other day in HDTV and it was some of the most enjoyable TV I've watched in years. I've always been into China and the religions, and wars, and history but never got outside of that into more modern everyday life and the lesser known areas. I'm enjoying it, and the history is so deep it could be a lifetime pursuit... they have pickle stores older than our nation. :)

- Dom> The big websites will refer to it as "Cloud and Mist" tea not YunWu.

Reply to
Dominic T.

Reply to
Danica

DrinksForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.