Jin Jun Mei Black Tea #1416

【Tea Description】 Jinjunmei Black Tea is a premium Chinese black tea crafted from tender single buds of the Camellia sinensis var. sinensis tea plants in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. Known as the "Queen of Black Teas," it features delicate golden tips and a complex aroma profile that combines honey, floral, and subtle fruity notes. Origin：Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Sort：Black Tea (Fully Fermented) Level：Premium Grade Season：Early Spring (Pre-Qingming) Caffeine：☆☆☆ Storage：Store in airtight tins or ceramic jars in a cool, dry, dark place away from odors. Best kept at room temperature with low humidity. 【Production Process】 Crafted through 6 meticulous steps: Single-bud plucking → Withering (natural air-drying) → Rolling (to release enzymes) → Oxidation (controlled fermentation for 2–3 hours) → Drying (low-temperature烘焙) → Hand-sorting for uniform golden tips. 【The Dry Tea Leaves】 The dry tea consists of tightly twisted, slender buds with a glossy乌黑 (dark乌木色) hue and prominent golden hairs. The aroma is rich and inviting, blending wild honey, osmanthus flowers, and a hint of dried longan. 【Tea Liquor】 The brewed liquor is a bright, translucent amber with a warm golden glow, exhibiting a smooth, oil-rich texture. 【Tea Taste】 On the palate, it delivers a luxurious, full-bodied sweetness with upfront notes of honey and ripe citrus, followed by a delicate floral finish. The texture is silky and round, with a long-lasting "hui gan" (returning sweetness) and no astringency. It remains flavorful through 5–7 infusions. 【Health benefits】 Rich in theaflavins and theanine, this tea supports: - Enhanced mental alertness and stress relief - Improved digestion and gut health - Warmth and comfort for cold constitutions - Antioxidant protection against free radicals - Skin hydration and anti-aging effects 【Recommended for】 Ideal for black tea connoisseurs seeking premium craftsmanship, as well as those new to Chinese blacks for its smooth, non-bitter profile. Perfect for morning or afternoon enjoyment, and pairs well with pastries or light meals. 【Brewing tools】 Porcelain gaiwan, glass teacup, or Yixing clay pot (for enhancing aroma) 【Brewing method】 Use 5g of tea for 150ml water at 90–95°C (not boiling). Rinse briefly with hot water to awaken the leaves before the first steep. 【Number of brews】 5–7 infusions, with each subsequent steep lasting 5–10 seconds longer. 【Brewing time】 First infusion: 10–15 seconds | Second–fourth infusions: 15–20 seconds | Later infusions: 20–25 seconds