Cloud Mist
Tasting notes: cucumber, New York cheesecake, cotton candy
Lushan or 'Cloud Mist' green tea was originally cultivated in Buddhist temples, earning it the name 'Buddhist Tea.'
Characterized by stout tea buds covered in white fuzz, Lu Shan Yun Wu features tightly curled dry leaves. Its taste is sweet with a long-lasting aftertaste and a fresh, clean mouthfeel, reminiscent of tea leaves grown on high mountains.
Tea character
Leaf aroma
fresh-cut cucumber, morning mist, delicate floral sweetness
Cup aroma
vanilla, warm dairy, airy spun sugar
Flavor
cucumber, New York cheesecake, cotton candy
Tea story
High above the rolling mist of Lushan Mountain, where clouds embrace the peaks and veil the landscape in an ethereal hush, monks once tended to tea gardens in temple courtyards. Known as Buddhist Tea, Cloud Mist or Lushan Yun Wu has been cultivated for centuries, nurtured in a climate where fog and mist filter the sunlight, slowing growth and concentrating the tea’s natural sweetness.
The delicate, downy buds and curled leaves of this tea are hand-picked in early spring, just as new growth emerges. The leaves undergo a meticulous pan-firing process, locking in their signature smoothness while preserving a fresh, dewy sweetness. This high-mountain cultivation and careful processing result in a tea that feels almost weightless on the palate—soft, lingering, and cooling, like mist rolling through ancient temple grounds.
Sipped in quiet moments, Cloud Mist tea unfolds with an almost dreamlike texture—light, silky, and subtly indulgent. It’s a tea that invites reflection, whether enjoyed at dawn as mist rises over the landscape or in the afternoon, paired with delicate sweets.
Tea Region | Lushan, Jiangxi, China
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Ying Shuang (迎霜)
Harvest | Early spring, 2024
Picking & processing | Buds and young leaves, pan-fired
Japanese soufflé pancakes
Their airy, cloud-like texture mirrors the tea’s softness, while the subtle sweetness enhances its creamy notes.
Cold cucumber salad with sesame dressing
The refreshing crispness of cucumber and nutty depth of sesame create a perfect contrast to the tea’s delicate sweetness.
Lemon ricotta tart
Bright citrus and creamy ricotta bring out the tea’s cheesecake-like richness, balancing the airy mouthfeel with a hint of tartness.