Chunmee – Chinese Green Tea
Chunmee, meaning “precious eyebrow,” is named for the graceful curve of its leaf, delicately shaped like a finely arched brow. This classic Chinese green tea brews a cup that is both approachable and full of character. The flavor leans gently sweet with notes of dried plum and a hint of smoke, balanced by a light, pleasant astringency. Chunmee is wonderfully versatile. Steep it briefly for a lighter, refreshing cup, or extend the infusion for a stronger, more robust brew that holds up well as a morning tea.
Flavor Profile: Lightly sweet with notes of dried plum, soft smoke, and a gently brisk finish.
Flavor Profile
Lightly sweet with notes of dried plum, soft smoke, and a gently brisk finish.
Ingredients
Chinese Green Tea*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Brewing Instructions
8 oz Cup
- Scoop a level teaspoon of tea into infuser.
- Heat water to 190° F (before boiling).
- Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves.
- Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
- Remove infuser and enjoy tea.
Potful
Simply add to your infuser one level teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz. of water and place it in your pot, then add the appropriate amount of 190° F water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and enjoy.
Brewing Iced Tea
Our opinion is that a cooled concentrate works best, as regular-strength brew tends to become watery as the ice melts. So, use the above leaf quantities, but half the water, allow it to cool, then pour it over ice and enjoy! The brew will dilute down to proper strength as the ice melts.
