


Special Lot From: Yunnan Province
Organic Rangsai Mountain Green


About Our Organic Rangsai Mountain Green
Yunnan Province is known for its black teas and pu'ers — which makes Yunnan green tea genuinely rare outside of China, and genuinely worth finding when you can. This tea comes from the same farmers' co-op as our Yunnan Black, harvested on the hills of Rangsai Mountain. It's a Song Zhen variety — named for the pointiness of the leaves, not for any piney aroma.
The flavor is soft and sweet: honeysuckle, green apple, chestnut. Not as bold as Green Eyebrow, not as springy as Yu Lu — but soft and sweet and downright charming. "Strong and calming, hard and smooth; you can taste the mountain," as Alejandro described it. Ashley called it "a sweet subtle dream." Samantha stretched a 4-oz tin across a year because she didn't want to run out.
A Special Lot. We sell it until it's gone. When it goes out of stock, it may not come back on the same schedule — the co-op grows it when conditions are right.
Brewing Guidelines for Organic Rangsai Mountain Green

2:30 MIN

180 F

1.5 TSP - 3G PER CUP
Brewing Guidelines are for one 8 oz. cup.
The best way to brew your tea is the way you like - don't let anyone tell you different. Our guidelines are configured for making your tea a cup at a time - maybe with our stainless tea filter. If making by the pot, maintain temperature and time but try with slightly less tea than the math would suggest.
For more brewing instructions, read our brewing guidelines.
Rangsai Mountain Green: A Rare Yunnan Green Tea, Song Zhen Style
When people think of Yunnan tea, they think black tea — Golden Monkey, Yunnan Black, the big-leaf cultivars that produce the region's famous red cup. Pu'er comes from there too. Green tea from Yunnan is a different story: it exists, it can be excellent, and almost none of it makes it out of the province. The co-op on Rangsai Mountain grows both black and green tea from the same ancient large-leaf cultivar, and the green (the Song Zhen style, meaning the pine-needle-shaped leaf) is what we're selling here.
"Song Zhen" translates as "pine needle," which refers to the shape of the rolled leaf after processing. There's no piney character in the cup itself. What you get instead is something that sits unlike most other Chinese greens: the large-leaf Yunnan cultivar gives it a gentle mineral quality and a sweetness that becomes more apparent as the tea cools. "You can taste the mountain," one customer said, and that's not wrong.
Brewing: 180°F water, 2 minutes 30 seconds, 1.5 teaspoons (3g) per 8 oz cup. This tea is forgiving — dian steeped it a full 2 minutes longer than the tin suggested and found it "very light, a silvery taste, forgiving of over steeping." Good for three or four infusions.
Sourcing: Same worker-owned cooperative as our Yunnan Black, Rangsai Mountain, Yunnan Province. USDA Organic. Special Lot — available while supply lasts.
What does Rangsai Mountain Green taste like?
Sweet and soft with notes of honeysuckle, green apple, and chestnut. The sweetness becomes more pronounced as the cup cools. Rachel found it "soft and mellow, a little sweet with a pretty amber color." Darlene called it "smooth and mellow — easy on the palate, not too grassy or green tasting." A tea you can drink all day without it demanding attention.
Is this suitable for everyday drinking or is it more of a special-occasion tea?
Everyday. Renee drinks it "anytime during the day." Darlene said it's the kind of tea she could drink all day. It's a Special Lot with limited availability, so it won't always be on the shelf — but while you have it, there's no reason to save it.
How many re-steeps do I get?
Three or four good ones. The leaves are forgiving. Rachel notes: "the leaves are good for multiple brews." Add about 30 seconds with each subsequent steep.
How much caffeine does this green tea have?
Green teas have measured about 12–50 mg per cup in published lab analysis (not our own tea), well under a typical coffee. Enough to be a solid morning or afternoon tea; for a later cup, use a shorter, cooler steep.
How is this different from the other greens in the LRC collection?
The Yunnan large-leaf cultivar gives it a different character than Jiangxi greens. Less assertive than Green Eyebrow, less springy than Yu Lu, softer than Gunpowder. The sweet mineral quality is distinctly Yunnan. If you're familiar with how Yunnan Black differs from other blacks, this has an analogous quality difference.
Customer Reviews for Organic Rangsai Mountain Green
I'm now on my second canister of this tea. It is very delicious and the flavors described on the container really come through for me. It is my favorite loose leaf tea in my rotation right now.
Such a lovely green! It’s soft and mellow, a little sweet with a pretty amber color, and the leaves are good for multiple brews! Definitely will be getting this again when it comes back!
I've been stringing along my last 4 oz canister of this from 2020 until I was able to buy a 16 oz bag of it last week. Holy crap, I'm so happy. This has been my favorite hot tea and couldn't be a daily tea because I didn't want to drink it all. All these flavors striking a robust yet delicate balance in the morning. I like that a reviewer said you can taste the mtn. That sums it up pretty well! 11/10 for me. I need to try it iced now.
This is my second tin of this stuff and it is so lovely. I love the flavors in this green tea, subtle, sweet, and unusual in comparison to other greens. Such a treat, thanks little red cup tea, you guys are the best!
A very light and delicate tea. The sweetness is mild and more noticeable as the tea cools. I can taste a slight mineral dryness and astringency. Not bitter, and not tannic like black teas, but noticeable. Very different from any other green I have tried. This would probably not be my first choice for a daily drinker, but I love it for a change of pace. Highly recommended, and I will definitely buy again.
This green tea is definitely something special. It's strong and calming, hard and smooth; you can definitely taste the mountain.
Love the bright flavor of this green tea varietal! I was looking for something to vary the green teas which I enjoy daily from Little Red Cup, like gunpowder and eyebrow. And this one adds a wonderful variation to those great teas from this excellent, local tea company.
LRC is the best and the Rangsai did not dissapoint. I will be ordering more before its all gone! Lol
I liked this unusual tea a lot. It was pungent and yet brightly flavored.
Pretty much the only green I like
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I have been trying to find a good place where I can order good Chinese tea online for a while. I am glad I find little red cup. My husband and I are both tea person and we love authentic Chinese tea. These tea taste great. The tin looks so cute too!
Love the bright flavor of this green tea varietal! I was looking for something to vary the green teas which I enjoy daily from Little Red Cup, like gunpowder and eyebrow. And this one adds a wonderful variation to those great teas from this excellent, local tea company.
LRC is the best and the Rangsai did not dissapoint. I will be ordering more before its all gone! Lol
I liked this unusual tea a lot. It was pungent and yet brightly flavored.
Pretty much the only green I like
Love this green tea. Sitting down to drink this tea is like spending quality time with your best friend. I brew this tea in a yixing pot. Followed suggested instructions. 185 degrees for 2.5 minutes. Perfect. Recently started making natto, seasoned with yellow mustard and tamari. Flavors work well with this tea.
Such a lovely green! It’s soft and mellow, a little sweet with a pretty amber color, and the leaves are good for multiple brews! Definitely will be getting this again when it comes back!
This tea has such a unique fragrance and mouth feel. I really enjoy it when I want to change up my morning routine.
I've been stringing along my last 4 oz canister of this from 2020 until I was able to buy a 16 oz bag of it last week. Holy crap, I'm so happy. This has been my favorite hot tea and couldn't be a daily tea because I didn't want to drink it all. All these flavors striking a robust yet delicate balance in the morning. I like that a reviewer said you can taste the mtn. That sums it up pretty well! 11/10 for me. I need to try it iced now.
This is my second tin of this stuff and it is so lovely. I love the flavors in this green tea, subtle, sweet, and unusual in comparison to other greens. Such a treat, thanks little red cup tea, you guys are the best!
Perfect, just what I needed to relax with this fall
A very light and delicate tea. The sweetness is mild and more noticeable as the tea cools. I can taste a slight mineral dryness and astringency. Not bitter, and not tannic like black teas, but noticeable. Very different from any other green I have tried. This would probably not be my first choice for a daily drinker, but I love it for a change of pace. Highly recommended, and I will definitely buy again.
Wonderful tea both hot and iced. Definitely worth adding to your next tea order
Rangsai Mountain Green - Special Lot
I'm now on my second canister of this tea. It is very delicious and the flavors described on the container really come through for me. It is my favorite loose leaf tea in my rotation right now.
one of my fave teas ever. very light, almost like a green tea. a silvery taste. forgiving of over steeping.
This is a lovely, smooth green tea that is a wonderful treat in the afternoon. Like all Little Red Cup teas, the quality is outstanding.
Such a sweet, gentle, lovely brew. As excellent for a relaxing weekend as for a bit of soothing on WFH mornings.
Just ordered from LRC for the first time (but surely not the last!). Very thoughtful packaging, including a handwritten note from the owners.
This is the first tea I’ve tried from the box. It’s a very mild and balanced tea. I brewed gong fu style and got very little of the sweetness others describe and much more of a rich, almost mineral component, especially in later infusions. It had very distinct differences in flavor between each infusion, too... quite enjoyable.
This subtle and light tea is good for an after dinner treat. Ever so slightly-sweet, that honey was not even necessary.
I've been enjoying this tea daily for about two weeks. It
s smooth and flavorful. Will buy again. :)
Smells a bit like hay and tastes like a sweet subtle dream
Lovely.
Its a treat for the weekends!
In the tin this tea almost looks like a white tea to me. I get caramel flavors. Really look forward to this in the morn. Thank you Little Red Cup for offering these special lot teas. They are a lot of fun to try.
Wonderfully smooth and mellow tea. Easy on the palate. Not too grassy or green tasting. This is a tea I could drink all day.
(Note: I steeped approx 2 min longer than instructions stated on the tin)
Loved Rangsai tea, I found it to be quite subtle, and unique in that I haven't ever seen tea quite like it before. Like all of Little Red Cup's teas, it was a winner.
Excellent quality on all teas I ordered. Fast & friendly service. Highly recommend this company & their products.
I love this tea! I find it to be light and perfect flavor for anytime during the day.
A very good green tea.
Great teas! I will always buy tea here!
Loved this - super interesting hybrid tea.
Why Our Tea Is Organic
Tea is among the most heavily treated crops in conventional agriculture. When you steep tea leaves in hot water, you’re making an extraction—and that extraction doesn’t discriminate between flavor compounds and pesticide residues. Every tea we sell meets certified organic standards. Our teas are certified organic by the USDA and MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association), a leading independent organic certifier. This means no synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, and annual third-party inspections to verify it. We source from worker-owned cooperatives in rural, mountainous regions of China, where traditional growing methods align naturally with organic standards. These aren’t industrial plantations; they’re small farms where people have been growing tea the same way for generations. Healthier soil produces better tea. Plants grown without synthetic chemical inputs develop more complex flavor profiles. You can taste the difference.



