To brew chunmee green tea, you'll need a teapot with a strainer and cup, or a mug and a regular infuser or tea strainer. Use approximately 2-3 grams of tea per cup of water. Chunmee is a strong tea is a strong tea, and drinking too much may result in a very strong cup of tea. Start with fewer leaves and add more as needed. Boil fresh spring water and cool it to 185°F. The water temperature for brewing green tea should not exceed 194°F. Boiling water will destroy the tea and produce a bitter taste.
Pour hot water into or out of the teapot to preheat the teapot. This step will result in the best brew, allowing you to experience the true aroma of the dried leaves, and remove dust from your tea set. Place the tea leaves into a teapot, tea bag or tea infuser. Pour in water and let soak for 1-2 minutes. Start by steeping for 1 minute, if the brew is too strong for your taste, gradually increase the temperature. You can also add a few drops of milk to make the cup stronger.