Golden Spring
This exquisite tea features golden-colored buds that brew a sweet, honeyed cup with rich malty undertones. A hint of smoky, roasted warmth balances beautifully with a delicate touch of orange, creating a harmonious and full-bodied flavor experience.
€ 2,00 – € 60,10
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Cost Breakdown for a 135g Can: (example)
- Price: €93,90 for 135g of tea
- Cost per 5g: €3,48
- Brewing: Each 5g can be steeped at least 8 times in 100ml, totaling 0,8L of high-quality tea
- Cost less than €4,35/L
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Please note that all taste reviews are based on our team’s personal opinions and experiences.
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Visual: A golden tea liquor shimmers in the cup, its warm hue reflecting its richness
Aroma: With sweet honey undertones, a malty depth, and hints of orange zest, this tea finishes with a delicate smokey whisper.
Mouthfeel: This tea’s mouthfeel is very comforting, with a gentle sweetness and a subtle roast, evoking memories of a fresh spring morning.
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About the TEA
This loose leaf tea is harvested exclusively in the spring, before the Qingming Festival. After this festival, the weather becomes too warm, causing the tea leaves to grow too quickly, which prevents the production of the bud-rich Jin Jun Mei. Leaves plucked after Qingming are typically used to produce Lapsang Souchong.
In the West, black teas with golden buds from Fujian are often called Golden Monkey, named for the black hairs covering the buds that resemble a monkey’s fur. However, we see this tea’s fine fluff as golden, inspiring our name: ‘Golden Spring.’
Jin Jun Mei, also known as ‘Golden Junmee,’ is a relatively new addition to the Lapsang Souchong family, created in 2005. This exquisite black tea is made only from the tender buds of the tea plant, making it one of the most expensive teas in China.
In 2005, Chinese tea master Liang Jun De embarked on a quest for new tea creations, experimenting with the original Jin Jun Mei from the village of Tongmu in the Wuyi Mountains. He blended traditional processing methods with innovative techniques, using only the delicate buds and select fine leaves to produce this tea. The result was a distinctive black tea, unlike any other.
The exceptional quality of Jin Jun Mei is evident even in its loose form, with its finely twisted leaves and a high concentration of golden yellow tips that are truly breathtaking. The golden leaves emit a malty, clear fragrance that enhances the allure of this tea. When brewed, it produces a deep red liquor with a refined coppery sheen. On the palate, Jin Jun Mei offers rich, fresh flavors with a subtle honey sweetness that is truly delightful.