Yin Jun Mei tea means “silver eyebrows” and is one of the most expensive varieties, as well as a variety of the best of all red teas – Jin Jun Mei, or “golden eyebrows”, but is somewhat inferior to it in richness and sophistication.

The uniqueness of this red variety lies in the fact that it is produced in the only place in eastern China – a small village in the small mountainous province of Fujian, which is located in the mountains at high altitudes – from 1,600 to 1,900 meters above sea level. The special nature, the mineral composition of the soil and the mountainous humid climate determine the extraordinary taste and aroma of this tea. The territory of its growth is a national reserve, closed to visitors, so the methods of preparing this variety are still under great secrecy.

At the moment, only gourmets know the true taste of the drink, and it has just begun to gain momentum in its popularity in China. For him, freshly blossomed buds with a single tender and young leaf are collected. The further manufacturing process, the technology of which is more than a hundred years old, is covered with a veil of secrecy, but the result is tea leaves twisted in a special way. Outwardly, they resemble curved eyebrows of a brownish-golden color with an orange coating. If they are placed in the palms, then gold dust from the villi remains on the hands. Even when dry, you can feel the refined smell that comes from dry leaves ready for brewing.

Brewing

The primary brewing of Yin Jun Mei tea has a deep amber color, its aroma is very pronounced and bright, it defines notes of a summer fire, its fiery power, fruit and honey shades are also determined in it. The taste has an extraordinary richness and density, undergoing changes during the entire tea ceremony. Light bitterness, characteristic of all red varieties of tea, smoothly flows into berry sourness, and subsequently endows with extraordinary freshness and delicate sweetness. This tea is characterized by a long and pleasant sweet aftertaste.

In order to appreciate the extraordinary taste of such a drink, you should follow certain rules for brewing it. For this, a container made of glass or clay is best suited. For 150 ml of water, the temperature of which should not exceed 85-95 degrees, a teaspoon of dry tea is taken. Turn off the fire under the dishes for boiling water should be at the stage of the white key (the appearance of large bubbles). The quality of the brewing water also plays a huge role, it must be purified and soft. Before pouring dry tea, the dishes should be lightly rinsed with boiling water. The first brewing should not last more than one minute, otherwise you will not be able to fully enjoy the range of smell and taste, and bitterness will prevail in the drink. In total, it can withstand up to 10-12 brews, and each new portion will pleasantly surprise and give new pleasure. The duration of infusion during subsequent brewing should be increased by 10 seconds.

Beneficial features

The use of this drink is very beneficial for the human body. The useful substances that are in it help to normalize blood pressure, help the intestines digest food, relieve headaches, improve the functioning of the heart muscle, and strengthen the vascular wall. Yin Jun Mei tea is able to help overcome depression, relieve stress, invigorate and speed up thought processes. They can quench your thirst on a hot day and keep warm in the cold season. Its help in the work of the excretory organs – the liver and kidneys – is also undeniable. The constant use of such a drink will help remove toxins and toxic substances, purify the blood, normalize metabolism, and lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Tea also helps in the prevention of various diseases of the urogenital area, improves the functional performance of the pancreas. It is undesirable to drink it before bedtime, since it contains a sufficient amount of caffeine and invigorates, for the same reasons it should be used with caution by people who have hypertension, as well as on an empty stomach.

Unlike many elite teas, Yin Jun Mei tea can be stored for quite a long time without any significant changes in its quality. It should be placed in a polyethylene bag, having previously removed the air from there, but without creating a complete vacuum, since this may break the dry sheet, which can greatly affect its properties. In the house, it is placed away from food and strong-smelling substances. Subject to these rules, the unusual Yin Jun Mei tea will give you its aroma, taste and healing properties. for three years, slightly changing only in the direction of greater softness.