Tea: Jin Jun Mei
| Brand: | Teasenz |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Wuyi, Fujian, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 2 View All |
| Product page: | Jin Jun Mei |
Reviewer: Amanda
Member since Oct, 2012
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 41 of Black Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 11 of Teasenz
✓ 7 from Wuyi, Fujian, China
✓ 26 from Fujian, China
✓ 338 teas reviewed
✓ 41 of Black Tea
✓ 182 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 11 of Teasenz
✓ 7 from Wuyi, Fujian, China
✓ 26 from Fujian, China
Review of Jin Jun Mei
May 15th, 2015
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 87 of 100 |
| Excellent | Excellent | Good Value |
The aroma of the delicately curling buds is super rich, with notes of malt, and different layers of woodiness. There are hints of sweet pine sap, cedar, and a pinch of sandalwood, it is very aromatic, not as sweet as some Jin Jun Meis I have experienced, but still pretty intense. The finishing note is a whiff of molasses and honey, with just a hint of roasted peanuts.
Ever had tea out of a pine cup? Me either, but I imagine it would taste like this, rich, sweet, and malty, with a distinct pine sap undertone. It is quite entertaining, the pine taste does not overwhelm any of the other notes, it compliments them. The finish is a blend of cocoa and molasses, which lingers for a while.
