About Chun Mee
Chun Mee is a light, mild Chinese green tea with a characteristic buttery, plum-like flavor. It has a slightly astringent taste and a clean finish. Like all green teas, Chun Mee is made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, and is pan-fired soon after harvesting in order to halt oxidation and preserve its bright green color. In Chinese, Chun Mee means "precious eyebrow," poetically referring to the distinctive long, curved leaves of this delicate tea.
Chun Mee is a popular tea among green tea lovers and newcomers alike, with a mellow flavor and a small amount of caffeine. In general, Chinese green teas are lighter than their Japanese counterparts, which are known for their rich, grassy flavor. Our organic Chun Mee brews up into a pale yellow liquor, and has a subtly sweet flavor, with a fuller body than white teas but lighter body than most other green teas. If you’re interested in exploring different types of green tea, Chun Mee is a tasty and approachable tea that is sure to please!
Chun Mee Caffeine Content
Like many other green teas, Chun Mee is relatively low in caffeine, containing about half as much as black tea and a quarter as much as coffee. The caffeine content present in tea is influenced by several factors, including:
Tea varietal - Chun Mee is produced from the camellias sinensis var. sinensis varietal. This varietal, which is native to China, tends to be lower in caffeine than the camellia sinensis var. assamica varietal, which is native to India.
Processing methods - Like other Chinese green teas, Chun Mee is pan fired soon after harvest in order to halt the oxidation process. Teas that are pan fired tend to be lower in caffeine than teas that are steamed.
Water temperature - The hotter the water you use, the more caffeine will be present in your tea. We recommend preparing Chun Mee with water that is steaming, but not boiling. This lower water temperature will result in a less caffeinated cup, and also prevents the tea from burning or becoming bitter.
Steep time - We recommend steeping Chun Mee for approximately one to two minutes. Like other green teas, Chun Mee shouldn’t be oversteeped, since it can become bitter or too strong if infused for too long.
Chun Mee Benefits
Chun Mee has a variety of health benefits similar to those of other green teas. These include:
High in EGCG - Green tea is especially high in a unique component known as EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG is a specific type of catechin that has been studied for its beneficial effects. While other types of tea contain smaller amount of EGCG, green tea is especially high in it.
Good for energy - Chun Mee contains a moderate amount of caffeine, which can give you a boost of energy to help you power through the day. In general, green tea contains about half as much caffeine as black tea and about a quarter as much as a cup of coffee.
Lowers stress - Chun Mee contains a property known as l-theanine, a unique component that can help to reduce stress and anxiety and promote rest and relaxation. A cup of green tea can help you to calm down if you’re feeling anxious, and help you relax and unwind. Just be sure to avoid green tea in the evening if you’re sensitive to caffeine!
Good for your brain - The caffeine and l-theanine present in Chun Mee work together to help boost your brainpower and improve cognitive function. Caffeine energizes while l-theanine calms, and when combined together they can help you to focus on cognitively demanding tasks, study, and more.
Good for your teeth - Green tea is great for your teeth and overall oral health. Green tea is rich in flavonoids that work to reduce inflammation, maintain healthy gums, and limit the growth of bacteria in your mouth.
Good for your metabolism - Green tea can boost your metabolism and help you maintain a healthy weight.
High in antioxidants - Like other types of tea, green tea is extremely high in antioxidants. Antioxidants help to reduce harmful free radicals within the body and prevent degenerative diseases. Its high antioxidant content is one of the main reasons why green tea is considered so healthy!
Good for your heart - Drinking Chun Mee is also good for your heart. Green tea can help to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, and can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Improves longevity - Drinking green tea may help to increase longevity thanks to its many healthful properties.
Good for your skin - Consuming green tea has benefits for your skin, thanks to the presence of EGCG, and green tea has been shown to protect your skin against harmful UV rays.
Good for your immune system - Chun Mee contains beneficial polyphenols known as catechins that can help to boost your immune system and ward off illnesses like colds and the flu. Green tea also has antimicrobial properties that can help to prevent infection.
Reduces inflammation - Chun Mee tea contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe pain and reduce inflammation. Like many of the other health benefits of green tea, this is again due to the high levels of catechins in green tea.
Good for digestion - Chun Mee is also good for your digestion and can help to prevent gastrointestinal disorders, thanks to its abundant polyphenols.
