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Yin Jun Mei

银骏眉

Bud and leaf high-mountain black, from Wuyi, China.

Black tea

Yin Jun Mei is strongest on smoothness, sweetness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: honey, orchid, peach, dried fig, malt. Developed alongside Jin Jun Mei in Tongmu in 2005 using plucking standards that include one bud and one leaf rather than pure buds. Offers a slightly fuller body and more structured floral-fruity balance than Jin Jun Mei at a more accessible tier.

Also known as Silver Beautiful Eyebrow and Yinjunmei.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency1umami1brightness3body3smoothness5aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral4fruity4vegetal0marine0nutty0toasty1malty2honey4spicy0woody1earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit2tropical0cocoa1caramel2

Facts

Origin: Wuyi, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Tongmu Xiao Zhong
Harvest: Spring (April to early May)
Elevation: high
Oxidation: 85 to 95%
Roast: very light
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: premium
Availability: specialist
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: plucking one bud and one leaf, then withering, then rolling, then oxidation, then baking.

Caffeine

A cup of Yin Jun Mei carries a typical estimate of 50 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 65 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	90 to 95 °C	3 min, 4 min, 5 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	90 to 95 °C	Rinse, then 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 8 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
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afternoon
relaxing
social

Pairs with pastry, fruit and dim_sum. Milk: no. Iced: no. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.