Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew or Enshi Yulu in traditional Chinese version is a rare and exquisite green tea composed of unripe buds and the youngest tea leaves, handpicked from the high-altitude gardens of Wuling Mountain in Hubei, China.

The slender, needle-shaped leaves, covered in silvery fur, evoke pine needles and are processed with a traditional steaming method (Zhēng qīng) that dates back to the Tang dynasty. This method preserves the tea’s vibrant green hue, its delicate texture, and a refreshing umami flavor.

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Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

raw pastry dough, lotus flowers, courgette

Cup Aroma

wet steamed greens, wild orchids, fresh spring rain

Flavor

balsamic vinegar, unripe pineapple, cotton candy

Tea Story

Grown in the misty Wuling Mountains of Hubei, China, Enshi Yulu (恩施玉露), or 'Jade Dew from Enshi', is a rare steamed green tea with a centuries-old heritage. Unlike most Chinese green teas, which are pan-fired, Enshi Yulu undergoes the Zhēng Qīng (steaming) method, a technique dating back to the Tang Dynasty. This process preserves the tea’s emerald-green vibrancy, enhances its umami depth, and lends it a remarkably smooth finish.

The tea is harvested in early spring, with expert hands selecting only the youngest, silvery buds and tender leaves. These high-altitude gardens — situated at 800-1200m — are shrouded in mist, which naturally shades the tea plants and elevates amino acid content, creating a rich, brothy sweetness. The result is a cup that bridges the elegance of Japanese gyokuro with the refined freshness of Chinese green teas.