Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow)金骏眉

In the cup, Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) is best understood as a black tea built around honey, cocoa, and sweet potato. The secondary notes of longan, floral, and malt give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward honey, sweet, and floral. Expect a medium full body and a finish that Sweet, smooth, lingering.

The origin matters here. Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) is associated with Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. UNESCO site with unique mineral-rich soil. Origin of rock oolongs and Lapsang Souchong. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: black tea is typically full oxidation, which converts fresh leaf aromatics into malt, honey, fruit, and cocoa notes. For Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow), the oxidation level is 95% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 90C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 15 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 8 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $50-$120 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for special occasion and guests. With high caffeine and a medium full body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.