Yunnan Green Winter 1st Flush
This early-season green tea comes from Yunnan in southern China. Our tasting notes describe leaf from the Liuluo River area finished with heat to retain its green character.
The tasting notes record a bright jade-colored cup with sweet umami and a faint toasted or smoky edge. Brew at the lower green-tea temperature below and taste the first infusion before deciding whether to make the next one stronger.
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Green Tea
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 175°F (79°C)
- Steep time: 2–3 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Pineapple & Mint Tea Chia Pots with Yunnan Green Winter 1st Flush
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Yunnan Green Winter 1st Flush
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 175°F. Steep the Yunnan Green Winter 1st Flush for 2–3 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Dissolve the sugar in the tea and cool. Stir in the chia seeds and fresh mint. Stir again after 10 minutes to break up clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Divide into two bowls and top with the fruit.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Green tea. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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