Caffeine · paired
~30 mg
About a third of a coffee — paired with L-theanine for clean alertness, no spike or crash.
Camfield et al., Nutr Rev 2014
4.9 ★ · 127 early drinkers
High-mountain green
Cloudline Green — Bright Focus
Whole-leaf. Single-origin. Engineered for long efforts and quiet minds.
- Certified Organic
- Third-party tested
- Free shipping on subscriptions
Cloudline Green — Bright Focus
Clean, steady alertness for morning runs, key workouts, and focused workdays — without jitters or crashes.
Lightly oxidized whole-leaf Camellia sinensis grown on our high-elevation micro-farm.
For runners
This leaf is processed to preserve the natural balance of caffeine, L-theanine, and polyphenols — delivering smooth, focused energy that supports long efforts and mental clarity without overstimulation.
Best for
• Early-morning runs
• Tempo and steady aerobic days
• Work + training focus
Energy profile
Energy rises gently, sharpens mental clarity, and stays smooth for hours. This is bright, calm alertness designed for endurance — not spikes.
How long will this last?
Each tin contains 30 g of whole leaves.
Most runners use Cloudline 3–4 times per week, which means:
• 4–6 weeks per tin for most people
• 12–18 sessions depending on dose
Because these are intact whole leaves, each session can be steeped multiple times, making each use last longer than coffee or bagged tea.
Leaf character
Hand-picked from mist-covered ridges, this high-elevation green tea reveals layered notes of orchid, alpine honey, and wild pear, with a quiet mineral finish shaped by altitude.
How to prepare
Light cup → calm focus
Strong cup → brighter, longer-lasting energy
Leaf Dose: 3–6 g
Water Temp: 95 °C-100°C
Time: 30–90 s
Infusions: 3–7
Short, intentional infusions allow the leaf to unfurl gradually, releasing energy and flavor with precision.
Health & composition
Grown on our own high-elevation micro-farm under certified organic management. Naturally rich in L-theanine and polyphenols to support calm focus, cellular resilience, and steady energy.
Notes from the mountain
Each micro-lot is labeled by elevation and harvest, honoring the landscape and season that shaped the leaf.
Packaging
Copper-foil vacuum pack · 30 g · Best within 2 years
Cloudline Green
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Single origin · Taiwan
Grown above the cloud line. Picked by hand.
Our tea comes from Cloudline Tea Farm — a high-elevation microclimate in Taiwan where daily fog and cool nights slow the leaf down. Stress is what concentrates the chemistry.
Every lot is hand-harvested, kept whole through drying, and tracked back to the plot it was picked from.
- Elevation
- High mountain
- Harvest
- Spring 2026
Why endurance athletes drink Cloudline
Three compounds the body treats like fuel.
Whole-leaf chemistry means caffeine, L-theanine, and polyphenols arrive together — not the sharp spike of extracted caffeine, not the crash.
L-theanine
~22 mg
Amino acid that pairs with caffeine for calm, sustained focus — the signature of real tea.
Haskell et al., Biol Psychol 2008Polyphenols
High
Catechins, chiefly EGCG. Support aerobic fat oxidation and help the body manage training stress.
Jówko, Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition, 2015
Brewing is a ritual
Short steep, sweeter. Long steep, deeper.
The shorter the steep, the sweeter the cup. The longer the steep, the stronger the body. Quiet. Controlled. Precise.
- Water temp
- 95–100 °C
- Steep time
- 45 s → 2 min, lengthen each brew
- Infusions
- 3–7 from one batch
- Cold brew
- 3–5 g in 800 ml · 12–72 hrs in the fridge
Cold brew never turns bitter. Leave the leaves in up to 72 hours — 24 hrs sweet, 48 hrs balanced, 72 hrs bold.
From our first drinkers
What people say after the third cup.
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127 early drinkers
Cloudline Tea feels and tastes like an upgrade. It's thoughtfully crafted and exceptionally clean, prioritizing balance and clarity over intensity. The energy is steady and sustained—no jitters, just calm, focused alertness. It tastes smooth, naturally sweet, and free of bitterness, making it both enjoyable and functional.
We loved learning about the quality of Cloudline and the benefits from it. I've stopped drinking coffee since I tried Cloudline and feel so much better now.
Members · a smaller table
For drinkers who want first pour of every harvest.
A small tier for the most committed drinkers — priority small-batch allocation, ceremonial vessels, and quarterly letters from the farm.
- First access to each spring & autumn lot
- Zuhni ceremonial claypot on first shipment
- Quarterly letter from the farm
- Members-only single-origin micro-lots
Every batch tested
If it doesn't meet the threshold we drink ourselves, we don't ship it.
Each micro-lot is independently tested for pesticides, heavy metals, microbial safety, and leaf integrity. Results published batch-by-batch.
- Certified Organic · Taiwan Organic Agriculture Promotion Act
- Third-party tested · pesticides, heavy metals, microbial
- USDA certification in process · Oregon Tilth
- Whole-leaf · no dust, no extracts, no artificial flavor