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  • Chunmee green tea, loose leaf: tangy, fresh and eyebrows
  • Chunmee green tea from Porter Hill, tangy and fresh
  • Brewed tea — Chunmee served plain in a double-wall glass
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Chunmee

Curved green leaves with a fresh, gently tangy flavour. The name means precious eyebrow; no tweezers required.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 80°C · 1 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Mid-morning
China
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Weight
Which size should I choose?

50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

Larger packs usually suit repeat favourites; smaller packs suit discovery.

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Is this your cup?

Green tea drinkers who like a tangy, slightly plummy edge.

Perhaps not if you want a sweet, mellow green. Try Organic Dragonwell →

Good together

Postage & the practical bits.

We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.

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Get to know your tea.

Where the tea was grown

China

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Classic Chinese green tea

The eyebrow-shaped leaf that sharpens your morning

A crisp, tangy Chinese green tea with hand-rolled leaves and a clean finish. Brilliant for anyone who wants a proper green tea without fuss.

Origin
China
Caffeine
Medium
Milk?
No
Best time
Mid-morning
Brewed tea — Chunmee served plain in a double-wall glass

The story

Precious eyebrows, no tweezers required

Chunmee means precious eyebrow in Chinese, and once you see the dry leaves you will understand why. Each one is carefully hand-rolled into a slim, curved shape that looks exactly like an elegant little brow. Pan-firing halts oxidation early, keeping the leaf jade-coloured and the cup a clear yellow-gold.

The flavour sits somewhere between fresh and gently tangy, with a subtle plum-like edge that sets it apart from sweeter Japanese greens. There is a light nuttiness in there too, and a clean finish that dries just enough to make you want another sip.

It is the sort of green tea you can drink all morning without thinking too hard about it. Not so delicate you need a thermometer and a stopwatch, not so grassy it demands your full attention. Just a good, honest cup that does exactly what a green tea should.

How to brew it

How to brew Chunmee

01Hot

Amount
1 tsp (2.5g)
Water
80°C
Time
1 minute

Keep it short on the first steep to avoid bitterness.

02Second steep

Amount
Same leaves
Water
80°C
Time
1 min 30 sec

Good for two or three infusions; the tang softens each time.

03Iced

Amount
1.5 tsp (4g)
Water
Cold
Time
8–12 hours in fridge

Strain, pour over ice and enjoy the tangy freshness cold.

Shop tip: Use water just off the boil that has cooled for a few minutes. Too hot and the leaves turn bitter.

Made for moments like

Mid-morning desk break

When you need something bright and refreshing to reset your focus without reaching for another coffee.

After a heavy lunch

A clean, tangy cup that cuts through that post-meal sluggishness and wakes your palate up.

First steps into green tea

Forgiving to brew and easy to enjoy, it makes a good starting point for anyone curious about Chinese greens.

Lovely withAlmond biscottiLight dim sumRice crackersFresh fruitA plain croissant

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Lucky Dragon HysonLucky Dragon HysonChoose Lucky Dragon Hyson if you want a grassier, livelier Chinese green.From £4.25 Organic DragonwellOrganic DragonwellChoose Dragonwell if you prefer a flatter leaf and more chestnut sweetness.From £5.95 SenchaSenchaChoose Sencha if you want a Japanese green with deeper vegetal notes.From £4.10

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Does Chunmee contain caffeine?

Yes, it contains natural caffeine at a medium level, roughly similar to other green teas. Ideal for mornings or early afternoons.

Can I add milk to Chunmee?

We would not recommend it. The flavour is light and tangy, and milk would muddle the crisp, clean character that makes this tea enjoyable.

How many cups will I get from a pouch?

Using about 2.5g per cup, a 50g pouch gives you around 20 cups. The 250g pouch stretches to roughly 100 cups.

What does Chunmee taste like compared to Japanese green tea?

It is less grassy and vegetal than most Japanese greens. Chunmee has a distinctive tangy, slightly plummy edge with a clean, drying finish.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in an airtight container, away from heat, light and strong aromas. A cool cupboard is fine; the fridge is not necessary.

Full product details

Chinese green tea with curved leaves, crisp vegetal freshness and a gentle sweet-nutty note. Chunmee makes a yellow-gold cup with a clean, lightly drying finish.

A useful next step if you enjoy green tea and want to compare different Chinese leaf styles.

Fresh • Bright • Clean

Ingredients

Chinese green tea

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Water at 80°C
  • Time: 1 minute

FAQs

Does it contain caffeine? Yes — it contains natural caffeine.

Can I drink it with milk? We recommend enjoying it without milk so the flavour stays clean and clear.

How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

Explore a different cup

Compare Lucky Dragon Hyson for another lively Chinese green tea, or Organic Dragonwell for a mellower, nutty cup.

A proper green tea, no fuss required

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