If you purchase this product you will earn Mei Zhan Jin Jun Mei “Golden Eyebrows” Black Tea
Mei Zhan Jin Jun Mei, an renowned black tea from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian. The name “Jin Jun Mei” was given to this tea variety as a tribute to its exquisite appearance. “Jin” means “golden” in Chinese, referring to the scattered golden pekoe on the tea leaves. “Jun Mei” translates to “beautiful eyebrows” symbolizing the delicate and graceful shape of the tea leaves, reminiscent of eyebrows.
Tea Tree Variety
Crafted from the tender buds of the Meizhan tea tree (also called “Large-Leaf Meizhan” or “Tall-Stem Oolong”), this cultivar belongs to the medium-leaf variety.
Dry Leaves: Made of single buds, the buds is very fat, presenting a dark gray hue with golden and downy hairs (“three parts gold, seven parts black”).
Liquor: bright and clear golden-amber colour
Aroma and taste: Apparent floral and honeyed notes with a hint of fruitiness, especially apparent in its pekoe fragrance. Mellow and velvety, without astringency.
Floral Delicacy
The prominent tasting notes of Jun Jun Mei must be its delicate floral notes, reminiscent of orchids or honeysuckle, creating a harmonious and aromatic experience. The tea reveals a delightful bouquet of floral aromas with lingering sweetness, which is well combined with its fruity and honey notes, offering a subtle yet distinct presence that adds a layer of sophistication to the tea’s overall taste.
History of Jin Jun Mei
The creation of Jun Jun Mei Black Tea in the 21st century is credited to a tea master named Mr. Jiang Yuanxun and Mr. Liang Jun De, who are often recognized as the inventor of this exceptional tea. They were both the skilled tea artisan from Tongmu Village in the Wuyi Mountain region. However, there is some debate and ambiguity surrounding the exact innovators of Jin Jun Mei. Some sources credit Liang Jun De as one of the tea masters involved in the creation of Jin Jun Mei Black Tea, while others attribute it primarily to Jiang Yuan Xun.
In the early 2000s, around 2005, Jin Jun Mei was developed as an extension of the traditional lapsang souchong tea production in the Wuyi area. The tea artisans focused on utilizing the Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong cultivar, which is a small-leafed variety typically used for lapsang souchong tea. The innovative approach involved plucking only the tender buds and selecting leaves with a high concentration of golden pekoe.
Weight per pack: 25g/ 50g/ 100g
Harvest Time: Spring 2025
Tea Farm Location: Wuyi Mountain region, Fujian
Tasting Notes: floral, fruity, honey, mellow and pekoe fragrance
Tea Liquor Colour: bright and clear orange-amber
Dry Leave Appearance: fat and tender buds, grey-brown leaves with golden pekoe in between
Wet Leaves: brown
