Simao

This is worth savoring: Bitterleaf’s Simao green teas are rewriting the script for what Yunnan can deliver. The four varieties—Early Bird, Full of Beans, Rice to Meet You, and Hulk Spring—arrive at your doorstep with a price tag that feels more like a bargain than a gamble. At $11–$16 for 100g, they’re positioned as accessible luxury, but the real question is whether four bottles of the same category are overkill. Yunnan, known for its bold black teas and floral oolongs, isn’t traditionally a green tea powerhouse. Yet Simao’s reputation as a high-altitude region with mineral-rich soil has sparked curiosity. Each…