Orient Cha: Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) Classic Black Tea — Experience the elegance of China's most prestigious black tea. Often called the "Hermès of Black Tea," our 2025 Jin Jun Mei is a refined classic from the Wuyi Mountains. Composed entirely of tender single buds, it offers a sophisticated balance of floral delicacy and the signature sweet potato aroma that has captivated tea lovers worldwide.
Tea Details
| Type |
Premium Wuyi Black Tea (Jin Jun Mei) |
| Harvest |
Spring 2025 (Single Bud Only) |
| Origin |
Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China (400m) |
| Cultivar |
Small-Leaf Tea Shrub (Xiao Ye Zhong) |
| Artist Insight |
Curated by First-Class Tea Taster Chen Junhua |
Decoding "Golden Eyebrow"
The name Jin Jun Mei is as poetic as its flavor:
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Jin (Gold): Refers to the precious golden-black luster of the dry buds.
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Jun (Majestic): Reflects the powerful, galloping energy of the leaves.
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Mei (Eyebrow): Describes the slender, elegant curve of the buds, resembling a lady’s finely drawn brow.
Aroma & Palate
Before brewing, the dry buds greet you with a subtle floral fragrance. Once introduced to hot water, they release a comforting, gentle sweet potato aroma—the hallmark of a well-fermented Jin Jun Mei. The liquor is thick and smooth, clinging to the sides of the cup, leaving a persistent sweetness on the palate.
The Single Bud Standard: A Heritage of Precision
The soul of Jin Jun Mei lies in its painstaking harvest. Our Classic Series is defined by a strict "buds-only" selection, hand-plucked from ecological gardens nestled at 400 meters in the Wuyi foothills. At this specific elevation, the tea plants benefit from a rich, humid microclimate that encourages a faster synthesis of sugars, resulting in a denser, more honey-like nectar profile than teas grown in harsher, high-altitude conditions.
By focusing on the heirloom "Small-Leaf" varietal and a masterfully controlled oxidation process, we emphasize leaf integrity over market trends. Orient Cha delivers an authentic sensory experience—showcasing the iconic silky texture and warm, honey-sweet potato fragrance that defined the original Jin Jun Mei legend.
Brewing Guide
Water Temp
90°C (194°F)
Slightly lower heat protects the delicate single buds.
Tea Ratio
5g | 120ml
Standard Gongfu ratio for maximum infusions.
Steeping Time
10 - 20 Seconds
Quick steeps highlight the floral and honey sweetness.
