G-CN-012
Yunnan Green (Dian Lu)
滇绿
Pan-fired large-leaf green, from Yunnan, China.
Green tea
Yunnan Green (Dian Lu) is strongest on body, bitterness and astringency. Typical tasting words: fresh grass, mineral, chestnut, cut hay. A modern classification of broad-leaf Yunnan greens developed alongside the expansion of regional tea research in the 20th century. Valued locally for daily drinking due to its punchy, bold profile compared to eastern Chinese green teas.
Also known as Dian Lu, Yunnan Green and Yunnan Maojian.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica
- Harvest
- spring
- Elevation
- high
- Oxidation
- 1 to 4%
- Roast
- very light
- Leaf
- twisted
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- not for ageing
- Forgiving to brew
- 2 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: withering, then pan-firing, then rolling, then drying.
Caffeine
A cup of Yunnan Green (Dian Lu) carries a typical estimate of 48 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 65 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 80 to 85 °C | 2 min, 2.5 min, 3 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 4.5 g | 80 to 85 °C | 15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 10 hours |
Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- midday
- morning
- midday
- after_meal
Pairs with dim_sum, poultry and fried_food. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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