Green Tea

Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow)眉茶

Méichá

Green Tea Jiangxi

Eyebrow-shaped green tea, primarily produced for export. Offers good value with a plummy, slightly tart character.

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Primary Notes

Plum Vegetal

Secondary Notes

Slightly Smoky
Body Medium
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow)

In the cup, Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) is best understood as a green tea built around plum and vegetal. The secondary notes of slightly smoky give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) is associated with Jiangxi in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Hilly terrain with mild climate. Historical tea production area. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: green tea is typically halted oxidation through early heat-fixing, so the finished tea keeps a fresh, high-toned profile. For Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow), the oxidation level is 2% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 80C with about 4g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 3 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $3-$8 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking. With moderate caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow)

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 80°C
First Steep 30s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) comes from Jiangxi (江西) in China Province . Hilly terrain with mild climate. Historical tea production area.

Oxidation Level

2%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Chunmee (Precious Eyebrow) vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

Entry Level
$3–$8
per 50g

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