How do you brew Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow)?

Brew Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) at 200°F (93°C). For gongfu style, steep 20-40 seconds; Western style, 3-4 minutes. Use Gaiwan or porcelain with 2.5g per 200ml (Western) or 5g per 100ml (gongfu). Expect 5-7 infusions.

Where is Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) from?

Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) is produced in Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. Early spring, buds only. Created in 2005, now one of China's most sought-after premium black teas.

How much does Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) cost?

Entry-level Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) costs $20-40 / 100g. Premium grades run $60-150+ / 100g (Tongmu origin, pure bud, early spring).

How do you brew Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow)?

Brew Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) at 200°F (93°C). For gongfu style, steep 20-40 seconds; Western style, 3-4 minutes. Use Gaiwan or porcelain with 2.5g per 200ml (Western) or 5g per 100ml (gongfu). Expect 5-7 infusions.

Where is Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) from?

Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) is produced in Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. Early spring, buds only. Created in 2005, now one of China's most sought-after premium black teas.

How much does Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) cost?

Entry-level Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) costs $20-40 / 100g. Premium grades run $60-150+ / 100g (Tongmu origin, pure bud, early spring).

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Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) 金骏眉

Honey, lychee, sweet, no astringency

Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountains, FujianCaffeine: MediumBeginner: ★★★★☆

Water Temp

200°F (93°C)

Infusions

5-7

Harvest

Early spring, buds only. Created in 2005, now one of China's most sought-after premium black teas.

Entry Price

$20-40 / 100g

Flavor Profile

Taste & Aroma

AromaHoney, lychee, wildflower, faint cocoa

TasteUnusually sweet for a black tea — honey and lychee notes with zero astringency and a smooth, lasting finish

ColorBright golden-amber, clear

BodyMedium, silky and round

Brewing Guide

How to Brew It

Water

200°F (93°C)

Vessel

Gaiwan or porcelain

Gongfu Time

20-40 seconds

Western Time

3-4 minutes

Ratio

2.5g per 200ml (Western) or 5g per 100ml (gongfu)

Infusions

5-7

Read the general brewing guide →

Buying Guide

How to Buy Jin Jun Mei (Golden Eyebrow) Without Getting Scammed

The Chinese tea market is vast and unregulated. Here's exactly what to look for — and what to run from.

Entry Level

$20-40 / 100g

Premium / Collector

$60-150+ / 100g (Tongmu origin, pure bud, early spring)

Quality Check

Fine, golden-tipped buds, densely covered in gold. Genuine Jin Jun Mei is made only from buds from the Tongmu protected area. The honey-lychee character is unmistakable; anything thin or astringent is not the real thing.

Common Scams

Cheap 'Jin Jun Mei' using ordinary leaves or later harvests — real Jin Jun Mei is bud-only from Tongmu, which makes it expensive. Leaf pieces instead of whole golden buds are a giveaway.

Search keywords that find the real thing

Jin Jun MeiJin JunmeiGolden Eyebrow teaWuyi black teaTongmu black tea

For the general principles behind every one of these checks — harvest dates, origin specificity, red flags — read our complete buying guide.

History

Where It Comes From

Created in 2005 in Tongmu Village — the same protected area that produced the world's first black tea — by a team reviving the region's highest-grade production. Made exclusively from the bud of the local cultivar, it became a luxury tea phenomenon almost overnight, helping to fuel a black-tea renaissance in China.