毛尖

The rolled leaves are so fine and pointed that they almost look like little needles before steeping, and the broth comes out a calm, mellow green with a vegetal softness that suits a quiet cup. I keep reaching for it on work-from-home mornings when I want something gentle rather than sharp.

I brewed this during a slow afternoon and the mellow, vegetal character really does calm you right down. Those fine, pointed leaves unroll beautifully in the water, and the liquor is so smooth it makes you want to linger over every cup.

The dry leaves have that tight, pointed needle shape and a faint grassy smell that gets sweeter once steeped. It brews up a soft yellow-green cup with a mellow, calming taste that’s easy to sip all afternoon.