Tongmuguan Jin Jun Mei

Regular price $15.00
Weights: 25g
Rooteas jin jun mei black tea
Tongmuguan Jin Jun Mei
Regular price $15.00

Jin Jun Mei: A Tea Born from Tea Lovers

In 2005, a group of tea lovers visited Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountain. One of them was Mr. Zhang, who said “we should make the best Lapsang Souchong black tea with tea buds”. That year, a group led by tea master Liang Junde made Jin Jun Mei for the first time.

As for processing, Jin Jun Mei uses a very similar process as the regular Lapsang Souchong. The difference is that the tea is made from the very fresh buds of Tongmu Village.

The dried leaves have a strong, sweet aroma. The smell of dried longan is very strong, and is almost identical to the scent of freshly cracked dried longan shells. You can also smell the smell of orchid, sweet potato (or yam) and honey, as well as some sweetness.

The taste of the first brew is longan, sweetness and mellow, with the longan flavor being the most noticeable. It is very smooth to swallow, without any astringency or bitterness.

The smell penetrates deeply into your nose. It is almost like a wave, with a long lasting aftertaste. As the flavor gets lighter and lighter with each additional brew. After 5 or 6 brews, the longan smell is still the most obvious one.

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tea in the Wuyi Mountains. Now, we want to share their craft with more people, so this tradition doesn't fade away with time.

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  • Name: Tongmuguan Jin Jun Mei - 金骏眉
  • Type: Tongmuguan Black Tea
  • Origin: Tongmuguan, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian
  • Harvest Time: Spring, 2024
  • Producer: Xiao Family
  • Tasting note: Wild flowers, Chocolate, Dried longan, a touch of fruitiness, Floral sweetness, Honied malt notes, Lingering Sweetness

As a top-tier black tea, Jin Jun Mei is most famous for its incredibly rich taste. The tea soup color is golden, as inviting as honey water. Take a sip, and first, you’ll notice wild floral notes spreading instantly in your mouth. That deep, full feel is like sipping a fine aged wine. Then, a gentle sweetness rises in your throat. When the flavor stays on your palate you may catch a roasted sweet potato note. The complex flavor combines the sweet smoothness of black tea with the floral charm of oolong and green tea's fresh taste. All these tastes blend wonderfully, creating a truly delightful surprise.

25g (five 5g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

50g (ten 5g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

120ml water 95℃/203℉, 15-20 seconds, for 1 infusion

Frequently Asked Questions

All our teas are cultivated in the renowned tea-growing regions of Fujian and Taiwan, such as Wuyi Mountain (origin of rock tea), Tongmuguan (origin of black tea), Fuding (origin of white tea), Anxi (origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong), Alishan, Dayu Mountain, etc.

These locations are far from urban areas and densely populated zones, preserving a pristine natural environment with untouched soil and water. This allows the tea to absorb the pure essence of nature, offering the finest taste.

If you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend our Go-to Tea Sampler Box. It includes 8 different types of high-quality teas, allowing you to discover your favorite tea in the most affordable way.

Absolutely not! Gongfu tea is just one brewing style, you can easily use a teapot or a cup. Plus, each tea’s product page has specific brewing instruction.

For finest taste, tea should be stored in a place that is cool and dry.

Rock tea is best enjoyed within a 3-year period.

Black tea is best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

Green tea and Oolong tea are best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

White tea is an exception. Its internal compounds evolve over time, enhancing its fragrance and creating a deeper, mellower taste. Therefore, it does not have a specific optimal drinking period.

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