honey jin jun mei oolong_tieguanyin A subtle astringency gives the

A subtle astringency gives the tea structure

a built-in ball filter strains the tea while the conical spout channels and curves the stream for a beautifully smooth and now even quicker pour

and purple—smell complex and layered even when dry

dry leaves already unfold a broad landscape of aromas that carry through the entire tea session

Given the investment many of us make in gaiwans

honey jin jun mei oolong_tieguanyin A subtle astringency gives theThese beautifully golden leaves produce a classically malty black tea, but knowing Jin Jun Mei, one can expect anything but the mundane: this one has been characterized by the producer as a honey flavor, and, true to character, the brew leaves a long lasting sweetness on the tongue. It is the aromatics, though, that make it something else, with the tantalizing bitterness of cacao enlivened by an aroma of paprika, and even a hint of piquancy in the