Chun Mee

When John Harney started in the tea trade over 30 years ago, there were just two green tea offerings from China: Gunpowder and Chun Mee. Therefore, many people are already very familiar with and enjoy the charred, sharp flavor.

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	Chun Mee - loose tea sample SKU: 49008-194	$2.00
	Chun Mee - loose 4 oz tin SKU: 44456	$7.25
	Chun Mee - loose 1 lb bag SKU: 41877	$22.50

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Mike's Tea Ratings

Briskness	Body	Aroma
3	3	3

About Chun Mee

Dry Leaves	Grayish green leaves rolled into a semi-circle. It is easy to see where the name Chun Mee comes from: eyebrows.
Liquor	Bright yellow.
Aroma	Definitely charred vegetal aromas.
Caffeine Level	Caffeinated
Body	Medium bodied from heavy roasting.
Flavors	The flavor of leeks that have been left on the grill for a very long time.
Brewing Time	2 to 3 minutes
Brewing Temperature	175° F

Our Review

This is the green tea that many of us and our parents grew up with, so many of us crave its roasted and assertive flavors. It is made from the tougher leaves that are fixed green and then fired for an extended period in a hot rotating oven.

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Customer Reviews

Thomas 4/18/13

Very good tea at an excellent value

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I found that 2 1/2 minutes was the best steep time to get full flavor without bitterness, and increased by 30 seconds for each following steep. This tea has a spot in my cupboard.

Benjamin 12/3/12

Great Green

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This is a fantastic green tea, Tastes just like traditional green tea but noticeably higher quality. Be sure to steep it for slightly less than the recommendation.

Anonymous 2/20/11

5 stars for value

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I gave this tea 5 stars for value / taste. You can find better green tea, but I doubt that you can find it close to this price. This is a great all day tea with a pleasant plum aroma. It is brisk and so you have to be careful with brew times. One to two minutes is all that is required at 180 degF 85 degC. The recommended three minutes makes for a bitter cup of tea. The caffeine in this tea is more than other green teas I have tried. If that bothers you a preliminary rinse with hot water is advised. This tea leaves the palate with a pleasantly cleansed effect.

Brad 12/8/10

Find the right steeping time.

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I had to experiment a little to find the right steeping time. Too much time made tea too bitter, after a few tries I found the right time for the perfect cup! Sometimes less is more!

Jason 11/24/10

Very good!