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Luxury lapsang-region black tea of tiny buds, controversial origin story but undeniably influential in modern Chinese black tea pricing.
How to brew Jinjunmei gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Jinjunmei.
Water temperature95°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions10s → 15s → 20s → +5s
Best time to drinkMorning
TypeChinese Red tea
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