"Clouds & Mist" Lu Shan Yun Wu Green Tea

A young monk asked the wise tea master Lao Cha:  – Sifu, why does the Cloud Tea from Lu Shan have such an exquisite taste? – The secret lies in its name: it grows on top of Lu Mountain, covered from harsh sun rays by the clouds and mist from nearby rivers and lakes. The seeds of this tea were planted by Buddhist monks hundreds of years ago. It’s no wonder that its mellow and long-lasting flavor is comparable to the flavor of Buddhism itself.    Well-known throughout China for its breathtaking scenery, Jiangxi Province is the home of Yun Wu (Cloud Tea) green tea. The bounty of rivers and lakes in the area creates clouds and mist – the perfect conditions for growing green tea.The Lu Mountain has a long tea history that can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Hui Yuan, the famous Buddhist monk who lived in Lu Shan, is known for planting the seeds of tea trees along with planting the seeds of Buddhism. The Yun Wu tea, the continuation of the rich tea heritage in the region, appeared duri