I was hoping to replace my old Chun Mee variety from the late SpecialTeas website, but alas this one does not quite resemble the sweet plum-like flavor of my favorite organic Chun Mee. Upton informs us that, "Literally translated, Chun Mee means 'precious eyebrows'. [This is]One of our most popular China green teas. Steep about 2 minutes." To me it seems slightly dusty and smoky, more reminiscent of a gunpowder green than a delicate and sweet Chun Mee. I feel badly giving this such a poor review since it is a company bestseller, but it is not the flavor I was searching for. Now that I have a 125 gram tin of it, I'm not sure what to do. Maybe a teatime bath is in order...
ZG18: Chun Mee (Moon Palace)
Steeping Suggestions:Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 180º
Steep Time: 2-2¼ min
