Every spring, there is a window of about ten days.
Before Qingming. Before the rains come. Before the buds open.
That is the only time we pick Jinshan Red Gold.
Jinshan Red Gold is a single-bud black tea from the Daba Mountains of Sichuan — harvested during a window that opens and closes in under two weeks each April. Each bud is hand-picked alone, no leaf attached. One skilled picker selects around 18,000 buds in a day, yielding just 300 grams of dry tea. It is slow, precise work, and there is no shortcut for it.
The result is a black tea with golden tips that catch the light — a visual signature of single-bud craftsmanship. In the cup: a clear, golden-amber liquor with a natural sweetness that arrives before you expect it. Honey warmth, a whisper of roasted yam, and underneath it all, a faint orchid note that lingers long after the last sip. No bitterness. No astringency. Just depth, in layers.
This pouch contains 20 individually wrapped sachets, each holding exactly 5g — the precise amount for one full brewing session of 5–7 steeps. Lightweight, resealable, and ready to go wherever you do. Your desk, your bag, your hotel room. No scale, no fuss — just open one sachet and brew.
The Details
- Origin: Daba Mountains, Sichuan, China — 850 meters elevation
- Harvest: Pre-Qingming (early April), single bud only — 10-day window
- Yield: 30,000 fresh buds per 500g finished tea; one picker, 18,000 buds a day, 300g dry tea
- Processing: Traditional Gongfu black tea craftsmanship
- Certification: EU Organic Certified
- Liquor: Clear golden-amber
- Flavour: Honey sweetness, roasted yam warmth, faint orchid finish
- Net Weight: 100g — 20 individually wrapped sachets × 5g each
How to Brew
Use one 5g sachet per 150ml of water at 90–95°C (195–203°F).
First rinse: 3–5 seconds. Second infusion: 30–45 seconds.
Add 10–15 seconds for each subsequent steep. Yields 5–7 steeps per sachet.
Best enjoyed in a white porcelain gaiwan or glass cup — so you can watch the golden liquor unfold.
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best consumed within 6 months of opening.
Shipping Notice
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Our Promise
Not satisfied? Full refund within 30 days if your order arrives damaged or doesn’t match the description — no questions asked.
