{"title":"Featured Black Teas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"special-grade-jin-jun-mei","title":"Jin Jun Mei - Special Grade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"procont_lbot\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g (approximately 5g per pack, 10 packs per box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jun Mei's remarkable achievement lies in its harvest. Only the freshest single buds are hand-picked in the early spring mornings, usually completed within a short ten-day window around Qingming Festival. Each bud is carefully selected to ensure perfection, and producing 500 grams of finished tea requires an astonishing 50,000 to 60,000 of these delicate buds. This meticulous and labor-intensive selection has made Jin Jun Mei a valuable and prestigious tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Jun Mei's craftsmanship represents the exquisite evolution of the 400-year-old Lapsang Souchong tradition. Although the traditional Lapsang Souchong was smoked with pinewood, Jin Jun Mei completely deviated from this method. The process follows a refined sequence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithering:\u003c\/em\u003e Fresh leaves gently unfold to release moisture, combining sunlight with controlled indoor conditions to achieve ideal curl and flexibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRolling:\u003c\/em\u003e To prevent fragile buds from cracking, leaves are often manually rolled onto a glass surface, carefully breaking through cell walls to initiate oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/em\u003e Temperature and humidity are precisely controlled to develop the tea's unique color and layered aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharcoal Baking: \u003c\/em\u003eFermented leaves are dried over charcoal fire through a slow, low-temperature baking process, rather than with smoking pine wood. This key innovation endows Jin Jun Mei with a fresh and rich quality, without the smoky scent of her ancestors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a tea that captures the senses. The dry leaves are long and compact, beautifully intertwined in shades of black, gold, and yellow. Golden tips are the fine, soft hairs on the flower buds. During brewing, the wine exhibits a translucent golden hue, adorned with a brilliant gold ring at the top, a hallmark of its exceptional quality and high theophylline content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe fragrance is a delicate floral scent: a harmonious blend of wild orchid, stone fruit, and unique honey sweetness, often accompanied by subtle notes of roasted nuts or cocoa, as well as wild wooden aromas from its native environment. This is the famous \"honey, fruit, flower\" complex of tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and texture: \u003c\/strong\u003eJin Jun Mei has an exceptionally smooth, rich, and sweet texture, with a fresh and clean finish that leaves a lasting cool sensation on the throat. It is never bitter; its taste is often described as \"clear, aromatic, sweet, and refreshing\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e With quick steeps, this tea can be steeped ten times or longer, with each steeping revealing a new layer of characteristics while maintaining its unique sweetness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to brew: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse water from 95°C to 100°C and a shorter steeping time. Start with a quick rinse, followed by 5-10 seconds for the first steeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lingyan Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52381724901656,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4215\/6056\/files\/JinJunMeiSpecialGrade.jpg?v=1786426387"},{"product_id":"jin-jun-mei-canned","title":"Zhengshan Xiaozhong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"procontent_zx d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g (approximately 5g per pack, 10 packs per box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lingyan Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52383497814296,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4215\/6056\/files\/ZhengshanXiaozhong.jpg?v=1785702047"},{"product_id":"smoked-lapsang-souchong","title":"Smoked Lapsang Souchong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"procont_lbot\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g (approximately 5g per pack, 10 packs per box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Lapsang Souchong uses raw materials from large-leaf tea trees, which are old and grown in superior environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW\u003cspan\u003ehat this tea takes the most pride in is its unique \"smoking\" process. After withering, the tea leaves are placed into drying rooms with fired pine wood, allowing the tea to ferment slowly under the influence of pine smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aroma of pine wood seeps into every tea leaf, creating Lapsang Souchong’s unique smoky longan scent. This craft, inherited for over four hundred years, is still manually carried out by the tea farmers of Tongmuguan today. Each tea leaf bears the skill of the artisan and the weight of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is rich in compounds and has a strong, full-bodied taste. It gives a satisfying and fulfilling flavor experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lingyan Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52383759434008,"sku":null,"price":41.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4215\/6056\/files\/SmokedLapsangSouchong_50bea380-b3f5-457d-87f8-90685019c96a.jpg?v=1785701760"},{"product_id":"tongmu-guan-wild-black-tea","title":"Tongmu Guan Wild Black Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"procont_lbot\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g (approximately 5g per pack, 10 packs per box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTongmu Guan (桐木关) stands as the birthplace of the world's first black tea. This remote, high-altitude valley is shrouded in mist, nourished by pristine springs, and surrounded by ancient forests. At an elevation of over 1,000 metres, our wild tea trees grow untended and unpruned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike plantation teas, these genuinely wild tea plants are scattered across steep slopes and hidden groves. They have never been shaped or fertilised by human hands. Their roots reach deep into the rocky, mineral-rich soil, absorbing the essence of the mountain. Each spring, only the tenderest buds and leaves are hand-picked by local tea farmers who have inherited the knowledge of these forests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur wild black tea is crafted using time-honored traditional methods. After careful withering, rolling, and fermentation, the leaves undergo the signature light pinewood smoking technique of Tongmu Guan. This imparts a whisper of smoky pine resin without overwhelming the tea's natural complexity. The result is a masterful balance between wild mountain character and gentle refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dry leaves are long, robust, and slightly twisted, displaying a deep, lustrous black with subtle hints of gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eDried longan, wild honey, and a faint smokiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tea brews into a bright, amber-golden liquor. The first sip offers the mellow sweetness of sun-dried fruit, a warm mineral undertone, and a delicate campfire note that leaves a long, sweet finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth, full-bodied, and remarkably clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 90–95°C \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeaf Amount:\u003c\/em\u003e 5g per 150 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteeping Time:\u003c\/em\u003e 3–5 minutes for the first infusion; subsequent infusions can be extended gradually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lingyan Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52509292331288,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4215\/6056\/files\/TWBT1.jpg?v=1786503250"}],"url":"https:\/\/lingyanchashengjie.com\/collections\/featured-black-teas.oembed","provider":"Lingyan Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}