ZHENG SHAN TANG ·YIN JUN MEI
A closer look at this tea
The tea at a glance
- Tea type
- Black tea
- Origin
- Tongmu, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
- Leaf selection
- One bud and one leaf
- Flavour profile
- Floral, fruity and honeyed notes
- Packaging
- 3g per sachet ·9g /30g /60g
- Brewing guide
- About 3g ·95°C /203°F
One bud and one leaf
Yin Jun Mei is a Chinese black tea made from a bud with one leaf. Its slender, tightly formed leaves show dark and golden tones, and open into a fresh, sweet cup with floral and fruity character.
From Tongmu in the Wuyi Mountains
This tea comes from the Tongmu area of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian. Mountain slopes, forests and streams form the setting for the local black-tea tradition.
A closer look at the mountain landscape
The Wuyi landscape brings together wooded hills, valleys and a humid mountain climate. Careful selection of the leaf and the tea maker’s handling shape how those raw materials become the tea in your cup.
Floral, fruity and gently sweet
Look for a bright, clear golden infusion. Fruity and honeyed aromas accompany a fresh, sweet taste. The dark leaves with golden tips unfold as you brew; notice how the aroma and texture change with each infusion.
Choose your presentation
Each sealed small pack contains 3g of loose tea for brewing in a gaiwan or another tea vessel. Select 3 sachets (9g), 10 sachets (30g) or 20 sachets (60g) in the purchase options.
Brew with a gaiwan
Warm the gaiwan, then add about 3g of tea. Use clean water at around 95°C / 203°F. Pour the first infusions promptly; as the leaves soften in flavour, try 5–10 seconds, then extend gradually to about 15 seconds or to taste. Adjust for your vessel and preferred strength.
Keep the aroma fresh
Close the pack after use and store in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong odours. A sealed container helps protect the tea between brewing sessions.
Discover Yin Jun Mei
Explore the tea’s floral and fruity character.
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Questions about this tea
How is Yin Jun Mei different from Jin Jun Mei?
Yin Jun Mei uses a bud with one leaf, while Jin Jun Mei uses individual buds. The different leaf selection gives Yin Jun Mei its own floral and fruity expression.
What do fruity and honeyed notes mean?
These words describe the aroma and taste experienced in the brewed tea. Notice the fragrance above the cup and the sweetness that remains after a sip.
Which packaging is this?
Each sealed small pack contains 3g of loose tea for brewing in a gaiwan or another tea vessel. Select 3 sachets (9g), 10 sachets (30g) or 20 sachets (60g) in the purchase options.
Can I brew the leaves again?
Yes. Start with short infusions and gradually extend the time as the flavour softens. The number of satisfying infusions depends on the amount of tea, vessel and your taste.
