Green Teas
Green Teas have been subjected to minimal oxidation during their processing, and are often promoted for their health benefits. They also taste jolly good.
Chun Mei: Moon Palace
Known as 'Precious Eyebrows' tea after the curved shape of the leaves with resemble those of Chinese beauties. This is a classic Chinese green tea, a high grade version not to be mistaken for 'ordinary' Chun Mei. Another name for this tea is Chun Mee. You will sometimes see this also called 'Young Hyson' after Philip Hyson, a young Tea Merchant.
Water, not boiling, at about 80°C.
Infuse 1 - 3 minutes, best taken without milk.
Gunpowder: Temple of Heaven
The highest grade of Gunpowder, a green tea like no other, tightly rolled into small neat 'balls' resembling gunpowder.
Water, not boiling, at about 80°C.
Infuse 3-5 minutes, best taken without milk.