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Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf

Cool the water first. The leaves don't respond well to pressure.

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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

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Convenience vs. Ritual

Rishi Jade Cloud Organic Loose Leaf vs. Ito En Oi Ocha Green Tea Bags

A paper bag from Japan, or a loose tin from China.

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