Jin Jun Mei Premium

Jin Jun Mei – Premium Golden Eyebrow Black Tea (金骏眉)

Luxury Chinese Black Tea from the Wuyi Mountains
Sweet • Elegant • Exceptionally Smooth

One of China's most celebrated black teas.

Jin Jun Mei (金骏眉), meaning "Golden Eyebrows," is one of the finest and most sought-after Chinese black teas. Originating in the Tongmu Village of the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, it is crafted almost entirely from tender spring buds, carefully hand-picked and processed using traditional techniques.

Unlike bold, heavily roasted black teas, Jin Jun Mei is renowned for its natural sweetness, silky body, and refined floral-fruity aroma. Every sip reveals remarkable complexity while remaining incredibly smooth and free from bitterness.

This is a tea created for those who appreciate elegance, craftsmanship, and the subtle beauty of premium Chinese tea.

If you'd like to know what drinking this tea is like, you can read this: Jin Jun Mei: The Golden Treasure of Wuyi Black Tea

Why You'll Love Jin Jun Mei

• One of the world's finest Chinese black teas
• Made primarily from early spring tea buds
• Naturally sweet with no bitterness
• Rich, smooth body with exceptional complexity
• Multiple flavorful infusions using Gongfu brewing
• Perfect for both experienced tea drinkers and newcomers to premium black tea

Tasting Notes

• Wild honey and orchid blossoms
• Sweet potato, caramel, and cocoa
• Hints of dried stone fruit and brown sugar
• Silky texture with a lingering sweet finish (回甘, huí gān)

Tea Profile

• Type: Chinese Black Tea (Red Tea, 红茶)
• Style: Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow)
• Origin: Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China
• Cultivar: Local Tongmu small-leaf tea variety
• Harvest: Early spring, buds only
• Craftsmanship: Hand-picked, fully oxidized, carefully roasted at low temperature
• Appearance: Slender black leaves with abundant golden buds; bright amber-golden liquor
• Collected: 2026

Processing

Jin Jun Mei is crafted using meticulous traditional methods that require exceptional skill:

1. Hand Harvesting – Only the youngest spring buds are carefully selected.
2. Natural Withering – The buds are gently withered to preserve their delicate aroma.
3. Rolling & Oxidation – Carefully controlled oxidation develops the tea's natural sweetness and complexity.
4. Slow Drying – Low-temperature baking locks in fragrance while maintaining the tea's elegant character.

Because of the enormous number of buds required, authentic Jin Jun Mei remains one of China's most labor-intensive and prestigious black teas.

Health Benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants and polyphenols
• Supports calm, focused energy throughout the day
• Gentle on the stomach with low astringency
• May support healthy digestion and circulation
• A smooth alternative to coffee without harsh acidity

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Rinse: Optional quick rinse (3–5 seconds)
• Infusions:
1st: 20–25 sec
2nd: 25–30 sec
3rd+: Increase gradually; 6–8 infusions or more

• Tip: Porcelain or thin-walled gaiwan best highlights the tea's elegant aroma.

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2–3 minutes
• Re-steep: Up to 2–3 times

Cultural Significance

Although inspired by the centuries-old tradition of Lapsang Souchong, Jin Jun Mei is a relatively modern masterpiece that has quickly become one of the most prestigious black teas in China. Crafted in the protected forests of Tongmu Village, it showcases how exceptional raw material and masterful craftsmanship can transform simple tea buds into an extraordinary experience.

Today, Jin Jun Mei is regarded by tea connoisseurs around the world as one of the finest examples of premium Chinese black tea, celebrated for its remarkable sweetness, elegance, and complexity.