One of the Six Famous Tea Mountains (六大茶山) of antiquity, Youle sits between the Mekong (Lancang) and the Mengla highlands and is the homeland of the Jinuo ethnic people. Lighter and more floral than Bulang or Mengsong shengs, with a clean sweetness and an almost orchid-like aroma when young.
Tasting Notes
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Origin
Youle Shan (Jinuo Shan), Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, China
Land
1200-1800m
Craft
Spring (March-April) harvest. Hand-picked spring leaves. Wok-fired (sha qing), sun-dried, stone-pressed into cakes..
From the tea table
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