Jin Jun Mei spring black tea leaves
Jin Jun Mei spring black tea leaves in a bowl
Jin Jun Mei spring black tea in white cup
Jin Jun Mei spring black tea with golden buds
Jin Jun Mei spring black tea with golden buds
Jin Jun Mei spring black tea in white cup

Thé de printemps Jin Jun Mei

$5.28

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Description
  • Chinois : wǔ yí shān jīn jùn méi hóng chá chūn chá
  • Traduction : Thé noir Jin Jun Mei de Wuyishan, récolte de printemps
  • Type : Thé noir
  • Cultivar : Lapsang souchong
  • Origine : Tongmuguan, Wuyishan, Fujian
  • Récolte : Printemps 2026 
  • Conseils de conservation : Conserver dans un récipient hermétique, à l’abri de l’humidité, idéalement sous vide et séparé des autres produits.
  • Le Jin Jun Mei, ou « sourcil doré », est un thé chinois célèbre pour sa robe dorée aux reflets auburns profonds et ses feuilles fines et délicates, évoquant le sourcil d’une belle femme. C’est l’un des thés chinois les plus appréciés, cultivé et produit dans la province du Fujian.
  • Chaque printemps, dans les montagnes brumeuses de Tongmu, les plants de thé s’éveillent. Les premiers bourgeons, encore tendres et perlés de rosée matinale, sont cueillis à la main avant les pluies du Qingming. C’est cette récolte éphémère qui donne le Jin Jun Mei 2026, un thé noir réputé non seulement pour sa rareté, mais aussi pour sa remarquable fraîcheur, sa vivacité et sa clarté cristalline.
  • Contrairement aux thés noirs plus corsés aux notes prononcées de malt ou de terre, ce thé noir Jin Jun Mei pré-Qingming capture toute l’essence du printemps. Les feuilles sèches forment une superbe mosaïque de vrilles d’un noir profond entrelacées de bourgeons dorés duveteux, chacun promettant une douce saveur sucrée. Lorsque l’eau rencontre les feuilles, les arômes se libèrent : le miel sauvage se mêle à l’osmanthus, à la pêche fraîche et à un subtil parfum de jasmin matinal. C’est une fragrance vivante, naturelle et pleine de fraîcheur.
  • Versez le thé dans une tasse et admirez sa brillance : une robe rouge-ambre lumineuse et éclatante, presque incandescente. Dès la première gorgée, son caractère vif se révèle pleinement. Aucune amertume ni aucune astringence ne viennent troubler sa rondeur. Une douceur nette et tonique glisse sur le palais, évoquant les fruits à noyau réchauffés par le soleil et une subtile note de pépites de cacao. En milieu de dégustation, une minéralité florale rafraîchissante émerge, signature de la « rime des rochers » (Yan Yun) du terroir de Wuyi, apportant profondeur sans lourdeur. La finale est longue, nette et délicatement sucrée, comme un miel invitant à la prochaine infusion.
  • Ce Jin Jun Mei est exclusivement composé de bourgeons simples, environ 60 000 à 80 000 par kilogramme, puis soumis aux méthodes traditionnelles de flétrissage, de roulage et d’oxydation lente sur feu de charbon de bois. Le résultat est un thé Jin Jun Mei qui récompense la patience : il se laisse infuser avec beauté huit à dix fois, chaque infusion révélant une nouvelle nuance de l’élégance éphémère du printemps.
  • Pour les puristes, ce Jin Jun Mei se déguste idéalement nature, afin de laisser s’exprimer pleinement sa douceur naturelle. Que vous soyez un collectionneur chevronné ou novice dans l’univers des thés en vrac haut de gamme, cette récolte de 2026 vous invite à un voyage sensoriel au cœur de l’un des terroirs les plus célèbres au monde.
  • Comment préparer le thé noir Jin Jun Mei ?
    1. Quantité de thé : Pour 3 à 5 grammes de thé noir Jin Jun Mei, le thé infusé aura la consistance idéale.
    2. Temps d’infusion : Vous pouvez vous inspirer de la méthode de préparation du thé pu-erh. Pour les premières infusions, versez rapidement l’eau sur le thé, puis retirez-le aussitôt afin d’obtenir rapidement une infusion de bonne consistance. Pour les infusions suivantes, prolongez le temps de décantation de 3 à 5 secondes par rapport à l’infusion précédente.
    3. Température de l’eau : Il est généralement recommandé d’utiliser une eau entre 80 et 90 °C, ou directement une eau à 85 °C. Vous pouvez également ajuster la température en fonction de la texture des feuilles et du nombre d’infusions.
  • La préparation gongfu est idéale pour découvrir les multiples facettes du Jin Jun Mei au fil des infusions. Consultez notre guide de préparation du thé gongfu pour commencer.
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Customer Reviews

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Martin
I do love tea

I never learned to drink coffee so tea is my drink of choice. This is a lovely, delicate tea compared to my current favorite which is a very strong, almost whiskey-like flavor. That's one of the things I really like about tea - the completely different flavors and strengths of teas. I'm not an expert on teas other than what I like and don't like. This tea has a sweet taste and the flavor is somewhat flowery and is a light tea (as opposed to the really dark, whiskey-like tea that is my favorite at the moment).

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Daylon
Nice tea

As with most East Asian teas, this tea should be brewed with water that is somewhat below boiling point. We use a teapot with temperature settings, but you can also use a thermometer.

If you don't have a good scale to measure your tea, you can use 1 teaspoon of tea per cup of hot water (that's why it's called a teaspoon). We brew a pot of tea with 3-5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of tea. Steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on the strength you want. This tea does not get bitter with slightly longer steeping times (like some black teas do). You can brew the tea 2 or 3 times, but add a couple of minutes for the 3rd steeping.

The tea is light and smooth and naturally somewhat sweet, not heavy and bitter like Indian or English teas.

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Sunghee
Rich, delicious tea.

This tea is very fresh, with young delicate leaves and nice small golden buds. With this grade JinJunMei, you can still experience much of the characteristic flavors of true "golden eyebrows". The flavor is very enjoyable. It is deep and persistent, and I easily got 8 steeps in my gaiwan.

Top quality JinJunMei is extremely expensive because it is a very early harvest tea, and because it is very labor intensive to produce. To make one lb of top grade JinJunMei, it takes 50,000 tea sprouts/buds. This takes twenty workers an entire day, and the price reflects this. And overall I was very impressed with the flavor of this tea, and found it to be a very nice way to experience good tasting JinJunMei while still paying a reasonable price.

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Zsolt H.
We love it

All that one could expect from a JinJunMei. Has only a tiny bit of sweetness, but still very likable.

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Jense
Good value

Good taste, and good value for the quality.

Foire aux questions

I’ve bought "Jin Jun Mei" before, but it arrived as broken leaves or dust that tasted burnt and bitter. Why is yours different?
We understand your frustration. Many sellers label any black tea with a few golden tips as "Jin Jun Mei" to cut costs. True Jin Jun Mei (Golden Brow) is defined by whole buds, not broken leaves. Our 2026 batch consists of intact, hand-picked buds from Tongmu. The "burnt" taste often comes from machine-roasted mass-production; our tea is traditionally crafted with charcoal in small batches, resulting in a pure, sweet, honey-like flavor—never harsh or smoky.
I purchased a "honey fragrance" black tea previously, but it smelled artificial, like syrup. Does this tea contain added flavors?
Absolutely not. That artificial syrup scent is a red flag for added flavorings used to mask low-quality leaves. The honey and floral notes in our Honey Jinjunmei Black Tea are entirely natural. They are a direct result of the unique "tea leafhopper" ecosystem in the Wuyi Mountains and the delicate processing of the 2026 spring buds. What you smell is the pure terroir, not an ingredient list.
The last time I tried loose leaf black tea, it was a hassle to strain and left a muddy cup. How do I brew this?
We hear this pain point often. The "muddy" issue usually stems from broken leaves (fannings) that over-extract instantly. Because our Jinjunmei Black Tea Loose Leaf is comprised of whole, high-grade buds, it is incredibly forgiving. You can steep it in a simple glass mug or a gaiwan. The leaves are fluffy and expand beautifully, allowing for easy straining and a crystal-clear, bright reddish brew without sediment.
The price seems high compared to other black teas. Why is it worth it?
Price is often the biggest concern, but value is what matters. Standard black tea uses 2-3 leaves and a bud, yielding high volume. Authentic Wu Yi Jin Jun Mei requires 60,000 to 80,000 hand-plucked buds to make just one kilogram. The 2026 harvest is limited. You are paying for the rarity of the raw material, the labor-intensive craft, and the pure taste of a tea that can be steeped 8–10 times, offering far more sessions per gram than a standard tea that fades after two steeps.
What makes Jin Jun Mei Spring Tea unique among black teas?
Jin Jun Mei Spring Tea is celebrated for its deep auburn hue, delicate slender leaves, and vibrant, fresh flavor that captures the essence of spring. Its rarity, hand-plucked from early spring buds, and its bright, crystalline clarity set it apart from other black teas.
How should I brew Jin Jun Mei black tea to get the best flavor?
For optimal brewing, use 3-5 grams of Jin Jun Mei with water at 80-90°C. Brew for short initial infusions, gradually extending the time for subsequent steeps, and enjoy 8 to 10 infusions to explore its evolving flavor profile.
What are the flavor notes I can expect from Jin Jun Mei Spring Tea?
This tea offers a sweet, brisk taste reminiscent of sun-warmed stone fruits with subtle cocoa hints. Its aroma combines mountain honey, osmanthus, and jasmine, while the liquor displays a bright reddish-amber color with a clean, long honeyed finish.
Where does Jin Jun Mei Spring Tea originate from?
Jin Jun Mei Spring Tea is produced in Tongmuguan, Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China. It is made from the Lapsang souchong cultivar and harvested during the early spring at its peak freshness.
How should I store Jin Jun Mei to maintain its quality?
Store Jin Jun Mei in a sealed, vacuumed container away from moisture and strong odors. Proper storage helps preserve its delicate flavor, freshness, and beautiful appearance for an extended period.