Tongmu Reserve Jin Jun Mei

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Rating

82 / 100

Calculated from 4 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Almond, Bread, Honey, Malt, Mineral, Vanilla, Wood, Butter, Cacao, Cream, Dates, Dried Fruit, Molasses, Pleasantly Sour, Rose, Smoke, Spicy, Umami
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 5 oz / 141 ml of water
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Use 4 g of tea
Steep for 0 min, 30 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“Here we have another sample I held on to for some time. Prior to today, I seemed to always be looking for the right time to try it. This most certainly should not have been the day. The frequent...” Read full tasting note
“I find this tea to be fascinating. I brought some home for our annual family New Year’s eve dinner, and the first impression is … wait for it….PETTING ZOO!! HA, yes it does smell a bit like a...” Read full tasting note
“For a key to my rating scale, check out my bio. Delicious, savory black tea. Smooth and balanced with considerable complexity. Miso soup, cacao nibs, and melted butter. $71 USD / 100g.” Read full tasting note
“It’s like drinking honey, minus the sweetness. Very little astringency. Perfect any time of day. It’s the one I always give to people who either aren’t into tea or who say they don’t like it. An...” Read full tasting note

Description

Li Xiangxi’s old family home is nestled deep in Tongmu in a protected ravine above Longchuan Gorge with wild bamboo, orange trees and flowers growing around the wild tea bushes. Once a year in the early spring, Li Xiangxi and her family pick the tiny golden buds off the wild tea bushes growing behind her family home. This Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrows) is one of the most prized teas in China, making it a very rare commodity.

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