2026 Honey Jin Jun Mei

An early spring Jin Jun Mei made from single buds of the Fuyun No. 6 cultivar, offering clear honey fragrance, gentle florals and a smooth, bright sweetness.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Red Tea (Hong Cha 红茶)
Style	Jin Jun Mei 金骏眉
Origin	Feng Shui Guang 分水光, Fujian–Jiangxi border, China
Altitude	Over 1000 metres
Harvest	4 April 2026
Cultivar	Fuyun No. 6 福云六号
Picking Standard	Single buds
Oxidation	Fully oxidised

Origin and Character

Feng Shui Guang sits high along the border between Fujian and Jiangxi, where frequent mist and a cool mountain climate slow the spring growth of the tea bushes.

The fine down covering the fresh buds turns golden during oxidation and drying, creating the tea’s characteristic golden threads. The cup is refined rather than heavy, with sweetness that remains clear and lifted.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Honey, soft flowers and warm malt
Liquor	Bright golden-red with good clarity
Flavour	Smooth honey sweetness with delicate floral notes
Mouthfeel	Light, polished and supple
Finish	Clean and gently lingering

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

This Jin Jun Mei shows how delicacy can carry real presence. Its honeyed sweetness is immediate, but the pleasure lies in the smaller details that follow: soft flowers, warm malt and a polished texture that never becomes heavy. It is a tea for attentive mornings and quiet conversation, offering generosity without excess. We chose it for the calm confidence of its balance, where refinement comes not from intensity but from precision.

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

Store airtight in a cool, dry place away from light, moisture and strong aromas. Best enjoyed while its high notes remain vivid.