ZHENG SHAN TANG · ZST07
A closer look at this tea
The tea at a glance
- Tea type
- Black tea
- Origin
- Tongmu, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
- Picking standard
- One bud and two leaves
- Season
- Spring picking
- Net weight
- 100g
- Packaging
- Limited gift box · 20 × 5g
From Tongmu in the Wuyi Mountains
Jun Mei Red comes from Tongmu in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. It uses spring-picked leaves gathered to a standard of one bud and two leaves.
Mountain slopes, woodland and streams form the landscape surrounding this black-tea tradition.
A mountain and forest setting
A forest stream, green woodland and a quiet cup of tea invite a slower moment.
Return to the cup and notice the floral aroma, honeyed notes and fresh, sweet finish.
One bud and two leaves
Jun Mei Red uses a one-bud-and-two-leaves picking standard. This leaf selection distinguishes it from the all-bud style associated with Jin Jun Mei.
The leaves develop compact dark strips, with subtle golden tips, and a fuller expression in the cup.
Floral, honeyed and gently fruity
Dry tea: compact dark strips with subtle golden tips.
Liquor: clear orange-yellow, with floral and honeyed aromas and a delicate fruity note. The taste is fresh and sweet.
Infused leaves: tender, bright and even, in warm copper-brown tones.
Junmei craft, from leaf to cup
Picking, withering, rolling, oxidation and drying shape the tea’s aroma, colour and texture.
Careful brewing reveals the character of the leaf selection and the finished black tea.
Brew briefly and decant fully
Warm a gaiwan and begin with 5g of tea, adjusting for your vessel. Use water at 95–100°C and pour out the early infusions promptly.
As the flavour softens, try 5–10 seconds, then extend gradually towards about 15 seconds. Empty the vessel fully after each infusion and adjust to your taste.
The 100g tin
The classic tin holds 100g of loose-leaf Jun Mei Red. The product options also include the same tin with an outer gift box.
Choose the packaging in the purchase area; the tea quantity remains 100g.
A limited-edition gift presentation
The gift box contains 100g in twenty 5g portions. Its burgundy presentation and stork motif give the tea a different gifting expression.
This is a separate product from the loose-leaf tin; follow the gift-box product options when ordering.
Prefer individual 5g sachets?
Jun Mei Red is also offered in individual 5g sachets through a separate product. Choose the pack count on that product page.
The small portions make it easy to carry tea and prepare one session at a time.
Keep the tea well protected
Store sealed at room temperature in a cool, dry place, away from light and strong odours. Close the tin securely or protect the remaining portions after each use.
Brewing black tea with a gaiwan
Watch the gaiwan brewing guide.
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Jun Mei Red: product video
Learn more about Jun Mei Red.
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Jun Mei Red gift presentation
See the gift presentation in the video.
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Questions about this tea
How does it differ from Jin Jun Mei?
Jun Mei Red uses one bud and two leaves. Jin Jun Mei is associated with an all-bud picking style. This changes the leaf character and the expression in the cup.
What do floral and honeyed notes mean?
These are tasting descriptions of the tea’s aroma and flavour. Smell the dry leaves and compare the warm liquor with the lingering notes after a sip.
Is the gift box the same as the tin?
No. Both contain 100g of Jun Mei Red, but the classic tin holds loose-leaf tea, while the limited-edition gift box contains twenty 5g portions. Choose the appropriate product page.
Can I brew the leaves again?
Yes. Reinfuse and lengthen the time gradually as the flavour softens. The number of enjoyable infusions depends on your leaf quantity, vessel and taste.
