Florapharm Chun Mee Green Tea 100 g

Chun Mee green tea is a whole-leaf Chinese tea known for its smooth, aromatic character and subtle smoky notes. Unlike finely broken teas, the leaves unfurl gradually in hot water, releasing flavour in stages rather than all at once. This method gives a gentler, more nuanced infusion that can be re-steeped several times without becoming bitter.

The process begins with fresh tea leaves that are withered, rolled and lightly oxidised before being dried. The rolling step shapes the leaves into the characteristic comma-like curls that give Chun Mee its name. Once dried, the leaves are sorted and packed whole, preserving the essential oils that carry the aroma and taste.

To brew, measure one teaspoon of leaves per cup into a warmed teapot or infuser. Heat fresh water to 70 °C—just below a rolling boil—to avoid scalding the delicate leaves. Pour the water over the leaves and steep for two minutes. The leaves will sink and the liquor will take on a pale golden hue. Strain and serve immediately; the same leaves can be re-used for a second or third infusion by extending the steeping time by thirty seconds each time.

The 100 g pack holds enough leaves for approximately fifty standard cups when using one teaspoon per serving. The foil-lined pouch protects the leaves from light, moisture and odours, keeping them fresh until the pack is opened.

Cleaning is minimal: rinse the teapot or infuser with hot water after each use and allow it to air-dry. Avoid detergents, which can leave residues that alter the taste of subsequent infusions.

This Chun Mee green tea is listed in the catalogue under loose-leaf teas for professional catering and hospitality use.