Delicate, golden buds from Junshan Island in Hunan — Junshan Yinzhen is one of China’s rarest and most revered yellow teas. Hand-picked in early spring 2025, every slender bud is wrapped in its own downy coat, undergoing the slow and careful “menhuang” (sealed yellowing) process that defines this tea.
When steeped in glass, the buds stand upright, gently rising and falling in the water like tiny lanterns adrift. This mesmerizing dance is as much part of the experience as the taste itself, recalling why this tea has long been treasured for both beauty and flavor.
The result is a luminous infusion with notes of orchid honey, sweet corn, and a gentle, lingering warmth. Its smooth body and refined sweetness make it a tea for quiet, contemplative moments. Historically reserved for emperors, Junshan Yinzhen remains a benchmark of elegance in Chinese tea.
Tea Farm: Junshan Island, Dongting Lake, Hunan, China
Vintage: Early Spring 2025
Cultivar: Local small-leaf varietal
Process: Traditional yellow tea craft (menhuang, slow yellowing)
