Enshi Yulu green tea has an interesting oxidation blocking technique, namely by steaming. The dried leaves, rich in buds, are dark green in color and shaped like pine needles. It is a tea with a rounded umami taste that flourishes in the cup and surprises the taste buds; therefore, it is perfect to pair with savory foods such as grilled fish and steamed vegetables. This tea was harvested in Enshi, Hubei, specifically in Baiyang county.
Tasting – Sight and smell
Enshi Yulu Green Tea leaves are small and needle-shaped, very dark green and shiny with silvery white buds. Once infused, the scent is sweet and vegetal, with umami notes already clearly discernible on the nose.
The color of the liquor is a very bright light yellow, and in suspension you can see the tiny particles of silver fluff covering the buds, protecting them.
Tasting Notes
GONG FU CHA
The first gaiwan infusion of Enshi Yulu Green Tea is sweet, with notes of fresh vegetables (steamed carrots and zucchini) and boiled chestnut. In contrast, the second infusion brings a stronger flavor: umami and some marine notes emerge, with a pleasant salty aftertaste. The third infusion again sees the vegetable as the primary flavor, here almost herbaceous with hints reminiscent of arugula, followed by the sweetness of chestnut that lingers long on the palate.
WESTERN
The main note one picks up at the first sip of Enshi Yulu Green Tea is umami, a round, savory vegetable sweetness, followed by a pleasant salty aftertaste. Fresh vegetables, including arugula, zucchini, and peas, then give way to delicate hints of boiled chestnut and walnuts. The closure remains salty-sweet, with just a very slight bitterness on the finish, but never annoying and well harmonized with the rest.
Place of origin
Enshi – Hubei, China
Infusion method
We strongly recommend infusing Enshi Yulu green tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan with a capacity of about 150 ml. Following this preparation, multiple infusions can be made with 5 grams of leaves that are useful for best tasting all the flavors of tea.
With water at a temperature of 75°C, an initial infusion of 25 seconds can be made and, keeping the water at the same temperature, the same leaves can then be continued to be exploited by adding more water and increasing the previous infusion time by about 5 seconds (25 – 30 – 35…).
For a more classic preparation in the Western style, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 200-mL cup with water at 75°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes.
For a better tasting experience, we suggest that you strain the infusion as soon as the brewing time is over. The brewing time recommendations, however, can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a strong or more delicate cup of tea.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Green Tea benefits
Green Teas are always the most popular category when it comes to the health benefits of this beverage.
Compared to other types of tea, in fact, the young and tender leaves from which Enshi Yulu Green Tea is made have a high concentration of useful molecules that are easily assimilated by our bodies.
The most relevant benefits in Green Teas are related to antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. A daily dose of these three compounds could cut down the level of sugar in blood, slow the cellular aging process, and reduce the sense of fatigue through the day.
So, the Green Tea is surely positive for our health but it’s also suggest to not exaggerate the assumption of this beverage in order to prevent some unpleasant side effects of caffeine.
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