🌟 Overview

Jin Jun Mei, a rare and premium black tea, originates from the protected Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China. First developed in 2005 as a luxury branch of Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong), it is crafted exclusively from early spring buds, handpicked before the Qingming Festival, and processed with time-honored techniques. It is celebrated for its rich honey-like aroma, bright golden liquor, and silky-smooth taste.

🌿 Harvest & Picking

• Harvest Season: Late March to early April (before Qingming Festival)

• Picking Method: Entirely handpicked single buds

• Picking Standard: Over 50,000 tea buds are required to produce just 1 lb (500g) of finished tea

• Growing Altitude: Grown at 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) in misty, mineral-rich highlands

🔧 Processing Method

• Withering: Natural indoor withering

• Rolling: Gentle hand-rolling to preserve bud shape

• Fermentation: Natural oxidation under controlled humidity

• Drying: Slow charcoal roasting using traditional wood fire over 20+ hours, ensuring a layered and refined aroma

👃 Aroma

• Dry Leaves: Notes of dried fruit, orchid, and wild honey

• Wet Leaves: Warm caramel, subtle malt, and floral overtones

• Aftertaste: Lingering fragrance reminiscent of orchids and dark sugar

👀 Appearance

• Dry Leaves: Slim, tightly curled golden-black strands with visible golden tips

• Tea Liquor: Brilliant amber-gold, clear and glossy

• Infused Leaves: Tender, uniform golden-red buds with a soft and elastic texture

👅 Taste Profile

• First sip: Sweet and mellow, instantly soothing

• Mid-palate: Silky texture with hints of dark honey and light floral complexity

• Finish: Long, clean, and cooling with a deep throat "yun" (resonance)

• Infusion Capacity: Up to 8 infusions, retaining flavor depth

🌱 Health Benefits

• Mildly Energizing: Natural caffeine enhances focus without jitters

• Gut-Friendly: Warm and gentle, suitable for sensitive stomachs

• Rich in Antioxidants: Helps reduce oxidative stress and supports immune health

• Beauty & Wellness: May assist in skin clarity and gentle detox

🌏 Origin

• Location: Tongmu Village, Wuyishan Nature Reserve, Fujian, China

• Environment: Rocky cliffs, mineral-rich red soil, and perennial fog create a unique terroir

• Farming: Natural, pesticide-free cultivation in a UNESCO-recognized area

☕ Brewing Instructions

✅ Regular Western-Style

• Amount: 3g per 250ml (8.5oz) water

• Water Temperature: 85°C–90°C (185°F–194°F)

• Steep Time: 90 seconds for the first infusion, then add 10–15s for each additional steep

• Brewing Rounds: Up to 5 infusions

✅ Gongfu-Style Brewing

• Teaware: Gaiwan or Yixing teapot

• Ratio: 5g / 100ml water

• Water Temp: 90°C–95°C (194°F–203°F)

• Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves

• Steeping: Start with 10–15 seconds, gradually increase time

• Rounds: Can be steeped 8+ times with flavor retention

🎐 Tasting Notes

Jin Jun Mei is a tea of elegance and depth. On first brew, a bouquet of floral and honeyed aromas rise up—clean, bright, and welcoming. The tea liquor enters the mouth silky smooth, with a sweetness that slowly builds across the palate. In later infusions, its flavor becomes increasingly complex, revealing subtle layers of fruit, caramel, and gentle roasted undertones.
It is a tea for quiet moments, where each sip feels like a dialogue with the mountain mists of Wuyi.

📦 Packaging & Storage

• Packaging: Foil-sealed freshness pouch + optional gift box

• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture

• Shelf Life: Best within 18 months