Compare two teas
Side by side across seven dimensions. There is no verdict and no winner — the purpose is to understand the difference, not to be told which to buy.
Why these two get confused
Two Jiangxi mountain greens grown in near-permanent cloud, both floral and sweet. Only one has a national reputation.
Point by point
| Dimension | Lu Shan Yun Wu | Gou Gu Nao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Green tea · unoxidised | Green tea · unoxidised |
| Production | In order: Withering → Pan-firing (Chinese fixation) → Rolling and shaping. bud and one leaf and first flush harvest. | In order: Kill-green (fixation) → Rolling and shaping → Drying. bud and one leaf and spring harvest. |
| Origin | China | China |
| Flavour | nutty, floral, umami and mineral. medium, smooth and rich in the mouth. Aroma: chestnut, orchid, damp stone, sweet grass. Layered in character. Moderate in intensity. | floral, grassy and nutty. light and silky in the mouth. Aroma: orchid, fresh grass, sweet chestnut. Moderate in character. Moderate in intensity. |
| Brewing | Western brewing (teapot or mug): 1.5–2.5 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 150s. Grandpa style: 0.5–1 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 180s. Gongfu brewing (gaiwan): 3–4 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 20s of 4 authored. | Western brewing (teapot or mug): 1.5–2.5 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 110s. Gongfu brewing (gaiwan): 3–4 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 20s of 4 authored. |
| Cultural context | Not recorded for this tea. | Not recorded for this tea. |
| Who may prefer it | Someone who wants presence without being dominated and has drunk enough tea to notice what changes between infusions. It tolerates an imprecise brew. | Someone who wants presence without being dominated and has drunk enough tea to notice what changes between infusions. It rewards attention to leaf weight and timing. |
Nothing above is a recommendation. The last row describes the drinker each tea suits, using each tea’s own authored fields and the same sentence structure for both, so neither can be framed as the safe choice.