Honey Jinjunmei Black Tea (Updated June 2025)

Update: We’ve refreshed our Honey Jin Jun Mei with a brand-new batch that Leo discovered on his most recent tea trip. We believe this latest find is comparable if not better than the quality of our previous version—and so far, everyone who’s tasted it agrees.

This new batch features smaller leaves, which means an earlier harvest and a more concentrated depth of flavor and sweetness. The lighter roast highlights the complexity that might be hidden by heavier roasts while preserving the signature creamy notes of milk chocolate and honey. What’s new is a richer, deeper sweetness that reminds us of warm maple syrup—making this an exciting new take on a customer favorite.

Our most popular premium Chinese black tea, Honey Jin Jun Mei, has captivated tea lovers for its uniquely sweet and smooth character. Handcrafted using tens of thousands of early spring buds from the Wuyi Mountains, this tea requires meticulous care and expertise in every step of its production. Each sip reveals delicate notes of honey, soft milk chocolate, and a smooth, almost creamy texture, with no astringency, leaving a long-lasting, pleasant aftertaste.

This batch is crafted from the Fuyun No. 6 cultivar, known for producing the golden-tipped leaves that define Jin Jun Mei’s luxurious appeal. The tea soup is crystal clear, with a flavor that’s delicately sweet but never overpowering, making it ideal for those who enjoy the subtle complexity of high-quality Chinese black teas.

The popularity of Honey Jin Jun Mei in China stems from its sweetness and refined taste, which has helped it stand out among other red teas. This tea’s success has contributed to the revival of Chinese black teas in the domestic market, where it is now highly sought after not only for personal enjoyment but also as a prestigious gift.

The English translation of this tea may be a bit confusing - "Golden Steed Eyebrow" - but nothing is confusing about the taste! Deep chocolate notes lead to a full-bodied tea that almost tastes thick and sweet, leaving behind an aftertaste. 

Gongfu Brewing Instructions:

Maximizing complexity:

To maximize the flavor of this wonderful black tea, use 200 Fahrenheit water and steep 4g of tea leaves in a 100ml teapot/gaiwan for 25 seconds on the first infusion with boiling water. Drop to 20 seconds on the second infusion until it's time to enjoy your third around at 45 seconds.

Maximizing sweetness:

Steep 3g of tea leaves in a 100ml teapot/gaiwan for 25 seconds on the first infusion with 200 Fahrenheit water. Steep for another 20 seconds on the second infusion, and 45 seconds on the third infusions. 

Origin: Wuyi Mountain, China

Notes: Honey, Maple Syrup, Milk Chocolate