Jin Jun Mei 金骏眉 "Floral Style" (2025)

Tea Profile

Type: Black Tea (Jin Jun Mei, 金骏眉)
Location: Aotou Village 坳头村, Jianyang City, Fujian Province
Altitude: Around 1000m
Harvest Date: April 7th, 2025
Cultivar: Huang Guan Yin 黄观音
Picking Standard: One bud

The Story of This Tea

This rare Jin Jun Mei is crafted from the Huang Guan Yin cultivar, a modern hybrid of Tie Guan Yin and Huang Dan that is more commonly used for oolong teas. Its adaptation to black tea production is unusual but rewarding, yielding a cup with both elegance and strength.

The leaves come from Aotou Village in Jianyang, a mountainous area that borders the core Tongmu Guan region of the Wuyishan Nature Reserve. At 1000 meters altitude, the ecological conditions mirror those of Tongmu itself, with misty forests, rocky soils, and clean biodiversity. This terroir gives the tea a rich body, bright fragrance, and the distinctive “mountain yun” so prized in Wuyi teas.

Aroma and Flavour

• Aroma: Floral fragrance layered with a natural spiciness

• Flavour: Strong yet delicate, smooth and elegant with no bitterness even under long steeping

• Texture: Thick, rich water quality with excellent clarity

• Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness and a refined floral echo

• Liquor: Bright golden-red, clean and vivid

The use of tender spring buds ensures purity and delicacy, while the processing preserves both the fragrance and strength of the cultivar.

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 (boiling water can also be used without bitterness)

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

Western Style

• Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot

• Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water

• Water: 90–95°C

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

Why Choose This Tea

• Unique cultivar: Rare Jin Jun Mei made from Huang Guan Yin, usually reserved for oolong

• High mountain origin: 1000m elevation with Tongmu-like ecology

• Delicate yet strong: Smooth, floral, and elegant with no bitterness

• Exceptional value: Combines high quality with excellent cost-performance

This Huang Guan Yin Jin Jun Mei is a refined and distinctive black tea, offering both elegance and depth. A perfect choice for tea lovers seeking something unique beyond traditional Tongmu Guan Jin Jun Mei.