Golden Eyebrows Jin Jun Mei occupies a special place in our tea cabinet. With many of the same tasting notes as other teas—nutty, malty, with a soft fruit presence and floral aromatics—rather than stand apart, these notes blend together in an effortless waltz. A malty core softens the loamy bass note, creating the impression of fresh walnuts. Floral notes weave in and out. For an eminently smooth and complex tea, we earnestly recommend Golden Eyebrows.
Jin Jun Mei translates as "beautiful golden eyebrows". This tea style highlights the "tippy" buds of the tea plant. In early spring, pickers harvest a bud and only the first leaf, rather than the more typical bud with two leaves. Buds (the youngest growth on the tea plant) generally contain more caffeine than the leaves, with a more nuanced flavor profile. Tea buds are also rich in nutrients. Cultivated at high elevations, the leaf is twisted to increase nuance and sweetness. This tea never turns bitter. Steep multiple times, and experiment with different steeping techniques like gong fu style. This multi-layered tea rewards inquisitive, careful attention.
