Dried Chun Mee green tea leaves with green and brown nuances

Organic Chun Mee green tea in leaves packaged in kraft bag with green and white label

Box of Chun Mee green tea Thés et Traditions with brewing instructions and drawn leaf design

dried Chun Mee green tea leaves rolled and twisted with green and brown nuances

kraft bag of bulk Chun Mee green tea kilo with green and white label Thés & Traditions

Organic Chun Mee Green Tea

Organic Chun Mee green tea from China is aromatic and smooth, its infusion produces a slightly astringent and deliciously refined cup. Its name means "old man's eyebrow", as it has small twisted leaves. Where does Chun Mee green tea come from? It is mainly cultivated in Jiangsu province, located in China. Organic Chun Mee green tea is very popular, it's a Chinese tea that can be enjoyed throughout the day, as well as in the evening.

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Preparation Instructions

Steeping time
2-3 min

Brewing temperature
70-80°C

Time of day
All day

Dosage
12-15g / L

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Composition

Chun Mee green tea*. *From organic farming.

Origin

Originating from the mountains of Jiangxi, a Chinese tea province.

Chun Mee Tea: the old man's eyebrow

Also called Zhen Mei, the organic Chinese green tea Chun Mee is characterized by small, finely rolled leaves. After infusion, Chun Mee produces an amber liquor with sweet and floral notes with a slight honey taste, of plum or licorice, depending on opinions. Like Gunpowder and Sencha green teas, Chun Mee lends itself very well to the preparation of mint tea.

The benefits and virtues of Chun Mee tea

Consumed for a long time in China, Chun Mee green tea is appreciated for its flavor and traditional use. Like all green teas, it contains compounds such as caffeine and polyphenols, which may help promote alertness and support energy metabolism (sources: EMA herbal monograph, EFSA on hold list). Furthermore, mint, often associated with Chun Mee in the preparation of mint tea, is recognized for promoting digestion and helping to maintain good respiratory comfort (sources: EMA herbal monograph, EFSA on hold list).

Our tasting recommendations

How to prepare Chun Mee tea?

The preparation of Chun Mee is similar to most Japanese or Chinese green teas. To soften its slightly bitter taste without altering its flavors, Chun Mee can be rinsed with simmering water before infusion. To complete this information, note that this tea with its sweet and floral aroma can be consumed plain or sweetened.

How much Chun Mee tea?

To prepare a balanced and fragrant tea, measure 12 to 15 grams of loose organic Chun Mee leaves per liter of water. For a standard cup, count approximately 3 grams. A weight equivalent to one teaspoon of Chun Mee.

What is the ideal brewing temperature for Chun Mee tea?

To reveal its delicate flavors, your organic Chun Mee green tea requires water at 70-80°C and an infusion time of 2 to 3 minutes. Before brewing, remember to rinse your accessories, teapot and cup with boiling water.

When to drink Chun Mee tea?

Organic Chun Mee can be enjoyed at different times of the day, depending on your preferences. In summer, it can be included in the ingredient list for delicious iced teas with a lovely fruity taste.

The advantages of loose leaf Chun Mee tea

Our organic Chinese green tea Chun Mee is offered loose leaf and packaged in a 100 g resealable bag. For you, this guarantees high-quality tea with impeccable freshness. Its price per kilo, significantly more affordable than individually bagged teas, makes it a truly economical product.

(The information above is based on traditional uses documented by the EMA and EFSA.)

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