“About half the people at work are sick. There is a nasty cold/flu going around and so far I’ve been able to avoid it…. until I got up this morning. Snuffly, phlegmy, scratchy throat, heavy chest....” Read full tasting note
“Smoky, meaty and thick. Not really my thing and surprising to me for a jin jun mei – not what I’ve had before. Happy to have tried it! Thanks for sharing, Sil!” Read full tasting note
“This cup disappointed me. Whereas I enjoyed the slightly smokey element, I found the tea to be somewhat drying in the mouth. I will refrain from rating until I have a few more cups under my...” Read full tasting note
“It’s not a bad tea, but not memorable either. It’s simple, not complex, and has a semi sweet/honey mid taste with subtle mineral notes. It’s a bold but not very flavorful tea. For a gold tea it’s...” Read full tasting note
Pure Gold Tips expertly processed to enhance and preserve the hairy fuzz on these tiny little buds. Tong Mu Guan Village near Wu Yi in Fujian is the most famous place in China for the cultivation of Jin Jun Mei and this year’s harvest (April) is among the best in recent memory.
The taste of the tea is malty, with hints of caramelized sugar and smoke. There is a viscous thickness to the tea soup and a sweetness, both of which linger in the mouth and throat after drinking.
We recommend using 85-90C water to brew this delicate and special Jin Jun Mei.
April 2016 harvest
Tong Mu Guan Village (Fujian)
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