Caffeine · paired
~30 mg
About a third of a coffee. Bound to polyphenols and released slowly through full oxidation — long, level energy with no spike or crash.
Camfield et al., Nutr Rev 2014
4.9 ★ · 127 early drinkers
Whole-leaf red tea
Cloudline Red — Deep Steady Energy
Spring 2026 harvest · Alishan, Taiwan · Chen family cooperative
Whole-leaf. Single-origin. Fully oxidized for deep, steady energy — long runs, afternoons, and recovery days.
$35.10$39.00
~$1.30 per cup · ~30 brews per box
- Certified Organic
- Third-party tested
- Free shipping on subscriptions
Cloudline Red — Deep Steady Energy
Long-lasting calm energy for long runs, afternoon training, and recovery-day focus — without spikes or crashes.
Fully 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, steady energy that supports long efforts and mental endurance without overstimulation.
Best for
• Long runs and extended aerobic days
• Afternoon or evening training
• Recovery days when you still want calm, steady focus
Energy profile
Energy rises slowly, holds steady through long efforts, and fades without a crash. This is deep, stable alertness designed for endurance — not stimulation.
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 red tea reveals layered notes of orchid, alpine honey, and wild pear, with a deeper, warmer finish shaped by full oxidation and mountain air.
How to prepare
Light cup → calm, gentle focus
Strong cup → deeper, longer-lasting energy
Leaf Dose: 3–6 g
Water Temp: 90–95 °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 Red
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Single origin · Taiwan
Grown above the cloud line. Picked by hand.
Our tea comes from a single cooperative on Alishan — a high-elevation microclimate where daily fog and cool nights slow the leaf down. Stress is what concentrates the chemistry.
Every lot is hand-harvested at first flush, then fully oxidized and kept whole through drying — the process that gives Red its deep amber colour and long, steady finish.
- Elevation
- 1,600 m
- Harvest
- Spring 2026
- Cooperative
- Chen family
- Oxidation
- Fully oxidized
Why endurance athletes drink Cloudline
Three compounds the body treats like fuel.
Whole-leaf chemistry means caffeine, L-theanine, and polyphenols arrive together — deep, steady energy that holds through long efforts. No sharp spike, no 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 2008Thearubigins
High
Full oxidation converts catechins into thearubigins and theaflavins — the deep amber colour and the steady, lasting lift.
Jówko, Nutrients 2015
Brewing is a ritual
Short steep, sweeter. Long steep, deeper.
The shorter the steep, the smoother the cup. The longer the steep, the deeper the body and the finish. Quiet. Controlled. Precise.
- Water temp
- 95–100 °C
- Steep time
- 60 s → 3 min, lengthen for body
- Infusions
- 2–4 from one leaf
- 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 smooth, 48 hrs balanced, 72 hrs deep.
From our first drinkers
What people say after the third cup.
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127 early drinkers
My go-to for afternoon long runs. Steady energy that carries for hours, then fades clean — no crash before dinner.
I drink Red on recovery days. Calm, level focus without the jitter — exactly what I want when I'm not training hard.
Deep amber, long finish, real leaf. It replaced my afternoon coffee and my stomach thanks me on the trail.
Thanks for the tea and all the information — feeling great and feeling the difference. Let's go, Red & Green!
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