{"product_id":"2026-hand-made-wild-jin-mudan-手工金牡丹","title":"2026 Hand-Made Wild Jin Mudan 手工金牡丹","description":"\u003cp class=\"meta-description\"\u003eWild hand-made Jin Mudan from Wu Sandi, Wuyi Mountain. A rare, pure, high-mountain rock tea with deep spice, fruit and honeyed warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuyi Yancha (Rock Tea)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wu Sandi Village (吴三地村), Wuyi Mountain, Fujian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1000 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Mudan 金牡丹\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice-roasted, traditional charcoal method\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e写作\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I first stepped into the forgotten slopes of Wu Sandi Village, the silence seemed almost alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea garden had been abandoned for many years. There was no pruning, no fertilising, and no human interference. The tea bushes were left to grow freely, following nature’s own rhythm. In this quiet wilderness, the Jin Mudan bushes had taken deep root in mineral-rich rocky soil, surrounded by the cool breath of Wuyi’s high mountain mists. Their leaves seemed to carry the fragrance of time itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made entirely by hand, through a process known as \u003cem\u003eshou gong\u003c\/em\u003e (手工). Every stage reflects the care and dedication of the tea maker. During oxidation, rather than using machines, we gently spread each batch of leaves across flat bamboo sieves. We turn the leaves by hand, feeling their changing texture and carefully guiding their gradual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something particularly distinctive about this tea: its flavour has a powerful, distinctive character that strongly reminds me of Phoenix Dan Cong from Chaozhou. Mr Zhou first learned the craft of tea making by producing Dan Cong tea from his family’s tea gardens. As a result, this entirely handmade Jin Mudan carries subtle traces of the Dan Cong tradition in both its processing techniques and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere in Wuyishan, experienced tea makers know that Jin Mudan is a particularly challenging cultivar to process well. Even a slight misjudgment during production can result in excessive bitterness and astringency, preventing the tea from expressing its full aromatic and flavour potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet this handmade Jin Mudan has truly impressed me. Both its aroma and flavour are outstanding. It offers a rich, captivating fragrance and a full-bodied liquor with plenty of strength and character. In my opinion, this is an exceptional tea, one that deserves to be savoured slowly and appreciated in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking tea in this way requires exceptional skill, extensive experience, and great patience to achieve the right balance. A misjudgment at even one stage can compromise the quality of the entire batch. Combined with the rarity of the raw material, this makes the final yield very limited. Every cup embodies the untamed beauty of this mountain wilderness, as well as the tea maker’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly wild Jin Mudan is exceptionally rare. Finding tea made entirely by hand that also expresses such remarkable aroma and flavour is rarer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy aromatic oolongs with a powerful body, depth of flavour, and a distinctive character, I highly recommend this handmade wild Jin Mudan. It is not only an exceptional tea, but also a reflection of a forgotten mountain landscape and the unique skills and experience of the tea maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAroma and Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-made Jin Mudan opens with the scent of oats, honey and red fruit, deepening into spiced warmth that feels both comforting and elegant. The flavour unfolds like autumn light through old bamboo: layered, soft, and endlessly changing. A tea to drink slowly, to listen to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digestive biscuits, oats, berry skins, orchid, and honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, ginger, clove, cinnamon, plum, black cherry, and warm honey and oat sweetness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied yet silken, coating the mouth with warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong returning sweetness (huí gān 回甘) that lingers long after the cup is empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 - 20 infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhuni 朱泥 or Hongni 红泥 Yixing teapot for warmth and focus, or porcelain gaiwan for clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 g per 100 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–100°C, ideally soft spring water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick rinse, then 5–7 seconds for the first infusion, 8–10 seconds for the second, and extend gradually; the leaves yield gracefully for 15–20 steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain or glass teapot; a small Zini 紫泥 teapot also enhances body and spice depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 g per 250 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2½ - 3 minutes for the first infusion; resteep twice, adding 30 seconds each time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur hand-made Jin Mudan (金牡丹) from Wu Sandi Village is a living treasure of Wuyi Rock Tea craft. It grows wild at 1000 metres among the same cliffs that nurture old-bush Shui Xian. Every leaf is shaped by hand, with no mechanical aid, guided only by my senses. The result is an extraordinarily pure tea. Vibrant, aromatic, and lingering with layers of spice, fruit, and honey that speak of wild mountain air and ancient stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking authentic Chinese tea made with rare skill and reverence for nature, this Jin Mudan is one of the finest expressions of Wuyi’s soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wuyi Origin","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":67708363145531,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g Tin","offer_id":67708363178299,"sku":null,"price":30.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g Tin","offer_id":67708363211067,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g Bag","offer_id":67708363243835,"sku":null,"price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Bag","offer_id":67708363276603,"sku":null,"price":137.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Bag","offer_id":67708363309371,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Bag","offer_id":67708363342139,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/3296\/5184\/files\/IMG_8817.jpg?v=1791944593","url":"https:\/\/www.wuyiorigin.com\/products\/2026-hand-made-wild-jin-mudan-%e6%89%8b%e5%b7%a5%e9%87%91%e7%89%a1%e4%b8%b9","provider":"Wuyi Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}