Golden Eyebrow
TASTING NOTES: crème brûlée, freshly baked rye bread, fine tawny port
Jin Jun Mei or 'Golden Eyebrow' is an exquisite black tea crafted in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, using only hand-plucked tender buds. Renowned for its golden-tipped leaves and meticulous production, this tea brews into a rich mahogany infusion with bold, honeyed sweetness, silky milkiness, and a refined coppery finish. Smooth, full-bodied character and absence of astringency.
Tea character
Leaf aroma
honey, warm caramel, dried apricot
Cup aroma
milk, copper, light malt
Flavor
crème brûlée, freshly baked rye bread, fine tawny port
Tea story
Jin Jun Mei, also known as "Golden Eyebrow," is a rare and exquisite black tea that originates from the misty, rugged terrain of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province, China. This tea is made with the utmost care, using only the tender buds of the tea plant, hand-plucked to ensure the highest quality. The production process is meticulous, with each leaf being carefully processed to preserve its natural sweetness and golden tips.
Wuyi Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its unique terroir, where the combination of high-altitude growing conditions, mineral-rich soil, and foggy climate creates the perfect environment for producing teas with remarkable depth and complexity. Jin Jun Mei is no exception. It brews into a deep mahogany liquor, revealing a rich, honeyed sweetness complemented by silky milkiness and a refined, coppery finish. The tea's full-bodied character is smooth and luxurious, with no trace of astringency, offering a polished experience from start to finish.
This tea is a true embodiment of the craftsmanship and tradition of Fujian tea makers, renowned for their skill in creating teas that are both flavorful and refined.
Tea Region | Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Jin Jun Mei
Harvest | Spring, 2024
Picking & processing | One bud, one leaf
Dark chocolate truffles
The rich, honeyed sweetness and smooth milkiness of Jin Jun Mei complement the deep cocoa notes of dark chocolate, while the coppery finish enhances the truffle's creamy texture.
Smoked duck breast with honey glaze
The smoky, savory richness of duck breast pairs beautifully with the tea’s honeyed sweetness, while the glaze’s caramelized notes bring out the subtle malt and honey flavors in the tea.
Fresh apricot tarts
The light apricot notes in the tea are amplified by the tangy sweetness of fresh apricot, while the buttery crust brings out the soft, honeyed sweetness of Jin Jun Mei’s profile.