Precious Eyebrow, more commonly known as Chunmee, originates from Zhejiang Province in China. It is the most popular green tea in China, consumed by millions every day and we can see why. With smoky and toasted notes combined with mellow plum, Precious Eyebrow gives a unique experience every tea drinker should try.

All about Precious Eyebrow, Organic — Loose Leaf Green Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineLow caffeine
TypeGreen
FlavourPlum
CharacterSmoky, toasted
What’s in itChunmee green tea

Perfect for

  • High tea
How to brew it
  • 175°F / 80°C
  • Steep 2–3 minutes
  • Use 1 tsp per 8oz
  • Boiling water scorches the leaf and makes it bitter
  • Re-steep the same leaves twice

Beyond the cup

China’s everyday green. Steep strong for a poaching liquid – the plum notes love stone-fruit glazes on pork or duck. Brew as rice-cooking water for a smoky undertone. Make a reduction glaze: brew strong, add honey, soy, and ginger, simmer until thick. Drizzle on chicken or salmon.

  • Precious Eyebrow, Organic loose leaf tea, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Precious Eyebrow, Organic with Songluo Mountain in Anhui, China, in the 1840s
  • Illustration of Precious Eyebrow, Organic in The Tea & Spice Shoppe pouch, with Songluo Mountain in Anhui, China, in the 1840s
  • Precious Eyebrow - Organic - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Precious Eyebrow - Organic - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What’s in it

Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.

  • Tea · Contains caffeine

    Chunmee Green Tea

    Camellia sinensis

    A pan-fired Chinese green whose name, zhen mei, means precious eyebrows — for the long curved shape of the finished leaf. It has a dusty look and a cup that is more acidic and less sweet than most greens, with a plummy edge the shop's...

    Plummy and a little tart; less sweet and more acidic than most green teas, with a dusty-looking leaf

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What it goes with

Smoky and plummy – works two directions at once. Sip alongside stir-fry, grilled chicken, or duck with plum sauce. Pair with our Chinese Five Spice for a Zhejiang-inspired dinner, or our Ginger and Coriander for everyday cooking.

Reviews

What the time-travelers say

5.0 from 1 review of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars

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Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea …

Fantastic packaging with a lovely personalised note on the inside is just the cherry on top of how wonderful and aromatic the tea itself is. 10/10 would order again

— Oles G. Verified

Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

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love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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