Chun Mee Tea
Chun Mei · Precious Eyebrows
Chun Mee is a Chinese green rolled into small curved shapes, famously exported to North Africa.
Flavor Profile
What does Chun Mee taste like?
Chun Mee is a Chinese green rolled into small curved shapes, famously exported to North Africa. The cup is brisk and assertive with a distinctive plum-like fruitiness, dry grassy depth, and a slightly astringent finish. It is bolder than most Chinese greens and takes sugar or mint well. Quality varies widely, so the bright fruity note is a useful sign of a good lot.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Jiangxi, China
Chun Mee is produced mainly in Jiangxi and neighboring provinces for export markets.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Chun Mee
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Chun Mee
Typical brewed serving
Chun Mee is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Chun Mee Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Chun Mee tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Chun Mee tea?
Chun Mee is a Chinese green rolled into small curved shapes, famously exported to North Africa. It is also known as Chun Mei and Precious Eyebrows.
Does Chun Mee tea have caffeine?
Yes. Chun Mee is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Chun Mee tea taste like?
Chun Mee is known for a profile led by Grassy, Fruity, and Vegetal, with a medium body.
How do you brew Chun Mee tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Chun Mee tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Chun Mee; its profile centers on Grassy, Fruity, and Vegetal.