Jin Jun Mei - Honey Style - 蜜香金骏眉 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Black Tea (Jin Jun Mei 金骏眉)
Location: Feng Shui Guang (分水光), at the Fujian–Jiangxi border
Altitude: Over 1000 m
Harvest Date: April 7, 2025
Cultivar: Fuyun No. 6 福云六号
Picking Standard: One bud only
Fermentation Level: Full-fermented
The Story of This Tea
Feng Shui Guang lies at the meeting point of Fujian and Jiangxi Provinces, where the tea gardens rise above 1000 meters. The area is surrounded by mist and clouds for much of the year, with cool summers averaging 25°C and cold winters where frost forms in January. This clean, high-altitude environment creates a slow, steady growth cycle that enhances sweetness and aroma in the leaves.
This honey-scented Jin Jun Mei is made entirely from the buds of the Fuyun No. 6 cultivar. The fresh buds are covered in fine white fuzz, which turns golden after oxidation and drying, giving the finished tea its signature golden threads. As the earliest batch harvested each spring, it represents the finest and most delicate expression of the season’s production. The tea is sweet but never heavy, carrying a refined honey fragrance and a clear, transparent liquor.
Aroma and Flavour
This Jin Jun Mei offers an elegant honey aroma with gentle floral notes. The flavour is smooth, sweet, and refreshing, leaving a light lingering finish. The liquor is bright and clear, showcasing the purity of its early spring material. It performs beautifully in both Gong Fu and Western-style brewing, making it a versatile choice for quiet enjoyment or afternoon tea.
- Aroma: Light honey fragrance with delicate floral hints
- Flavor: Sweet and smooth with a clean, refreshing finish
- Texture: Soft, refined, and balanced
- Aftertaste: Gentle lingering sweetness and purity
- Liquor: Clear golden-red with fine golden fuzz visible
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or Zhuni 朱泥 teapot to highlight fragrance and texture
- Ratio: 3.5–4 g per 100 ml water
- Water: 85–90 °C spring water
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 6–8 times, gradually extending steeping time
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4 g per 250 ml water
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion. Resteep 2–3 times, extending each slightly
Why Choose This Tea
This 2025 Honey-Scented Jin Jun Mei from Feng Shui Guang reflects the beauty of early spring in the mountains at the Fujian–Jiangxi border. Made from the tender golden buds of the Fuyun No. 6 cultivar, it combines clarity, smoothness, and refined honey aroma. The clean mountain air, mineral-rich soil, and expert full fermentation create a tea that is both light and satisfying. A graceful and elegant black tea that captures the sweetness of spring.
