| Yu Hua tea originates from Nanjing City in Jiang Su province. The name Yu Hua means "Rain Flower", and it is so called because the tea leaves are harvested from within the Rain Flower Terrace area. Rain Flower Terrace is a major tourist spot in Nanjing and is rich in historical monuments as well as natural scenery. It is said that during the Southern Dynasties, a legendary monk, Yunguang, preached the doctrines of Buddhism here. The monk was so eloquent that the heavenly God was moved by his preach and rain flowers like a shower, hence the name "Rain Flower Terrace". This tea was first produced in year 1958 and had won many awards for its superiority in quality and taste. It was also one of China Ten Famous teas at one point of time. Other names:
Rain Flower Tea, Nanjing Rain Flower Tea Taste:
When you brew Yu Hua tea, the first thing you will notice is the soothing flowery aroma. The first few sips are refreshingly light and subtle but the flowery sweet taste and aftertaste slowly grows as you drink the tea. Appearance:
Narrow and straight, the tea leaves resemble pine-needles. Origin:
Nan Jing, Jiang Su Province Harvest Period:
Spring '07 (Ming Qian Cha) | 
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