2026 Floral Jin Jun Mei

A floral interpretation of Jin Jun Mei made from Huang Guan Yin buds, combining the cultivar’s aromatic clarity with the smooth sweetness of fine red tea.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Red Tea (Hong Cha 红茶)
Style	Jin Jun Mei 金骏眉
Origin	Aotou Village, Jianyang, Fujian Province, China
Altitude	Approximately 1000 metres
Harvest	3 April 2026
Cultivar	Huang Guan Yin 黄观音
Picking Standard	Single buds
Leaf Style	Loose leaf

Origin and Character

Huang Guan Yin, a cultivar more often associated with oolong, brings an unusually expressive floral character to this red tea. Grown in the mountain environment around Aotou Village, the buds develop slowly before being fully oxidised.

The result balances fragrance and depth: vivid enough to feel lively, yet smooth and composed in the cup, with a distinctive mountain freshness beneath the sweetness.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Orchid-like florals, gentle spice and honey
Liquor	Clear golden-red
Flavour	Floral sweetness with soft spice and warm fruit
Mouthfeel	Thick, glossy and smooth
Finish	Long, fragrant and sweet

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

Here, a cultivar known for oolong is given a different voice through red-tea processing. The result is both familiar and unexpected: floral lift held within a deeper, honeyed structure. We value this tea for the conversation it creates between cultivar and craft, showing how character can be transformed without being lost. It suits moments of curiosity, when the ritual is not only about comfort but about noticing how one leaf can reveal another side of itself.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	4–5 g per 100 ml	90–95°C	10 sec, then extend gradually
Western	3 g per 250 ml	90–95°C	2½–3 min

For a complete method, read How to Brew Chinese Red Tea.

Storage

Keep sealed away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours. Drink within its freshest years to enjoy the full floral range.