Jin Jun Mei "Hand-made Mei Zhan Cultivar" 手工梅占金骏眉 (2025)

Tea Profile

Type: Black Tea (Jin Jun Mei, 金骏眉)
Location: Feng Shui Guan 风水关, Wuyishan
Altitude: Around 800m
Harvest Date: April 4th, 2025
Cultivar: Mei Zhan 梅占
Picking Standard: Single spring buds

The Story of This Tea

Mei Zhan is a cultivar traditionally associated with Wuyi oolongs, but in recent years, more growers have begun crafting it into Jin Jun Mei with excellent results. This 2025 harvest comes from Feng Shui Guan, a high mountain area in the same range as Tongmuguan, sharing its pristine environment and rich biodiversity.

Only the first spring buds are picked, each plump and delicate, then hand-rolled with great care. Because the rolling is done by hand rather than machine, the shape may not be perfectly uniform, but this reflects the authenticity of artisan processing.

The Mei Zhan cultivar gives this Jin Jun Mei a condensed floral fragrance and a refreshing, rock sugar-like sweetness that distinguishes it from Cai Cha–based Jin Jun Mei.

Aroma and Flavour

• Aroma: Rich and condensed floral fragrance that lingers in the liquor rather than the lid

• Flavour: Refreshing, soft, and sweet, with clarity and balance

• Texture: Smooth, neat, and elegant in the mouth

• Aftertaste: Long-lasting rock sugar sweetness with a clean mountain finish

• Liquor: Bright golden-red, clear and lively

This tea is both delicate and energetic, offering a pure expression of the Mei Zhan cultivar in black tea form.

Brewing Guidelines

Gong Fu Style

• Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot

• Ratio: 3.5–4g per 100–110ml water

• Water: 85–90°C spring water

• Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 6–8 infusions, gradually extending time

Western Style

• Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot

• Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water

• Water: 90°C

• Steeping: 3–4 minutes first infusion, resteep 2–3 times

Why Choose This Tea

• Unique cultivar: A Jin Jun Mei crafted from Mei Zhan, traditionally used for oolong

• Pristine origin: Feng Shui Guan, an ecological high mountain garden

• Distinct character: Condensed floral fragrance with rock sugar sweetness

• Artisan processing: Handmade and hand-rolled buds for authenticity

This Mei Zhan Jin Jun Mei is a rare and elegant interpretation of a famous tea, offering a fresh perspective for those who appreciate both Wuyi oolongs and black teas.