Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
175°F
Steep time
2-3 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Spring-picked sencha-style green from Hunan. Vegetal, slightly creamy, just a hint of seaweed. The water has to be cooled below boiling or the leaves protest by going bitter.
Cool the water first. The leaves don't respond well to pressure. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: afternoon, mid-day reset
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · afternoon
- · mid-day reset
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf worth it? +
Spring-picked sencha-style green from Hunan. Vegetal, slightly creamy, just a hint of seaweed. The water has to be cooled below boiling or the leaves protest by going bitter. We keep it in the lineup for afternoon and mid-day reset.
How much caffeine is in Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 2-3 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf need? +
Brew at 175°F for 2-3 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf? +
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