1. Bi Luo Chun (Green tea)
Why now
- Known for calm alertness and clarity — the same territory.
- Flavor notes in common: floral.
- A green tea, moderate in caffeine.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Bi Luo Chun was originally nicknamed 'aroma so scary' for its powerful fragrance; the Kangxi Emperor disliked the name and renamed it 'Green Snail Spring' around 1699 after its curled spiral shape.
If you're looking for "something similar to Sheng Pu-erh", try Bi Luo Chun.