Honey Jin Jun MeiThese 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

and has devoted herself to exploring the history of the craft

creating a striking contrast against the dark body of the gaiwan

as white as jade

there are no surprises left to discover

with a short

a method where the leaves are piled up

Balanced between the roasty and the bright

and even hints of something floral through the air

with a dark liquor and a nose full of cacao

comfortable infusion

Ren Yi-Xin has mastered the art of combining technical precision with artistic expression

considered middle-aged tea trees