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What's the difference between Organic Chun Mee 41022 and 41022A?

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22 Sep 2026

1. 41022

Grade Category: Special premium top grade (national standard top-grade Zhen Mei);

Dry Tea Appearance: Tightly rolled and heavy strips, curved like eyebrows, visible tips, one bud with one or two leaves from spring harvest, complete long strip shape, dark green and glossy, frosted surface, almost no stems or rough leaves, highest proportion of buds;

Granule/Strip Uniformity: Highest, 93% uniformity, narrow sieve size, consistent length and size, very little dust/crumbs (<1%);

Tea Liquor Color: Bright green, clear tender yellow-green, the brightest, lowest risk of cloudiness;

Aroma: Chestnut/roasted bean fragrance, long-lasting, with fresh spring aroma, light smoky elegance, a benchmark for traditional North African mint tea aroma;

Taste: Rich and mellow, obvious sweetness aftertaste, smooth, low bitterness, good for multiple brews, best balanced with sugar and mint;

Brew Durability: 3~5 brews, even suitable for traditional repeated boiling, leaves stay most intact, slow substance release, top in brew resistance;

Organic FOB Price Range ($/kg): 4.2–5.8 (RMB 28-38);

Core Positioning & Target Market: Top-tier whole leaf high-end retail; North African high-end mint tea markets like Morocco, Algeria, EU boutique loose tea, premium tin gift packs, high-end private labels. For top markets and premium tins/high-end loose tea → prioritize 41022.

2. 41022A

Grade Category: Special premium trade grade (non-national standard, factory custom suffix);

Dry Tea Appearance: Same basic strip form as 41022, eyebrow shape complete; lower tip/bud proportion, slightly more broken strips, green glossy color, frosted less than pure 41022, cleanliness still much higher than 9371, no obvious coarse stems;

Granule/Strip Uniformity: Very high, 89-92% uniformity, same sieve size, just slightly more broken strips, overall visual consistency close to 41022;

Tea Liquor Color: Bright green, close to 41022, slightly more yellow-green;

Aroma: Strong chestnut aroma, pure scent, very close to 41022, slightly weaker freshness/lastingness;

Taste: Rich, mellow, fresh, good body, aftertaste weaker than 41022, best value for high-end whole leaf;

Brew Durability: 3~4 brews, very close to 41022;

Organic FOB Price Range ($/kg): 3.8–4.8 (RMB 25-32);

Core Positioning & Target Market: Cost-effective alternative to 41022; North Africa/Middle East mid-high end, budget-conscious buyers wanting something close to 41022, bulk custom blends for large clients.