Jin Jun Mei Tea
Jin Jun Mei
Jin Jun Mei is a modern luxury black tea from the Wuyi mountains, made only from tiny spring buds.
Flavor Profile
What does Jin Jun Mei taste like?
Jin Jun Mei is a modern luxury black tea from the Wuyi mountains, made only from tiny spring buds. The cup is exceptionally refined: honey and sweet potato up front, a clear floral lift, and a silky, lingering finish with almost no astringency. It is sweeter and more delicate than most Chinese black teas, and its bud-only picking makes it one of the most expensive everyday-drinking black teas in China. Created in 2005, it quickly became a benchmark for high-end red tea.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Wuyi), China
Jin Jun Mei originated in Tongmu village, Wuyi mountains, Fujian.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Jin Jun Mei
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Jin Jun Mei
Typical brewed serving
Jin Jun Mei is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–55 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Jin Jun Mei Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Jin Jun Mei tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Jin Jun Mei tea?
Jin Jun Mei is a modern luxury black tea from the Wuyi mountains, made only from tiny spring buds. It is also known as Jin Jun Mei.
Does Jin Jun Mei tea have caffeine?
Yes. Jin Jun Mei is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Jin Jun Mei tea taste like?
Jin Jun Mei is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Floral, and Sweet, with a light body.
How do you brew Jin Jun Mei tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Jin Jun Mei tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Jin Jun Mei; its profile centers on Honeyed, Floral, and Sweet.