Organic Chun Mee Green Tea

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 steeping, Chun Mee produces an amber liquor with soft and floral notes and a slight honey taste, 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). Moreover, 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).

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How to prepare Chun Mee tea?

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

How much Chun Mee tea?

To prepare a balanced and aromatic tea, use 12 to 15 grams of organic loose-leaf Chun Mee per liter of water. For a standard cup, count approximately 3 grams. A weight equivalent to 1 teaspoon of Chun Mee.

What is the ideal steeping temperature for Chun Mee tea?

To reveal its delicate flavors, your organic Chun Mee green tea requires water at 70-80°C and a steeping time of 2 to 3 minutes. Before steeping, 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 list of ingredients 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 as loose leaf and packaged in a resealable 100 g bag. For you, this guarantees a high-quality tea with impeccable freshness. Its price per kilo, significantly more affordable than individual tea bags, makes it a decidedly economical product.

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