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This elegantly light black tea offers a delightful aroma of buttered baked goods, intertwined with hints of spice and a touch of sweet raspberry. On the palate, notes of warm cinnamon and rich chocolate emerge, alongside a unique subtle "wet dog" character that adds intriguing depth and earthiness to its complex profile.
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About This Tea
What does Zhenghe Jin Jun Mei taste like?
This elegantly light black tea offers a delightful aroma of buttered baked goods, intertwined with hints of spice and a touch of sweet raspberry. On the palate, notes of warm cinnamon and rich chocola. It leans fruity, spicy and malty.
How should I brew Zhenghe Jin Jun Mei?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Zhenghe Jin Jun Mei come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Meizhan cultivar. This batch is from the Spring harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Zhenghe Jin Jun Mei cost?
Starts at $18.00 from Rivers and Lakes, or about $0.30/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.80 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.