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Yi Pin Jin Ya | Wuyi Single Bud Black Tea — First Flush Gold Tip, Honey Aroma & Silky Sweet Liquor

Yi Pin Jin Ya | Wuyi Single Bud Black Tea — First Flush Gold Tip, Honey Aroma & Silky Sweet Liquor

One bud. Pure gold. Nothing else needed.

Yi Pin Jin Ya (壹品金芽) — “First-Grade Golden Bud” — is a Wuyi black tea crafted entirely from single buds harvested in the first flush of spring from high-altitude mountain gardens. Every bud is covered in fine golden tips (金毫), evenly formed and richly colored — a visual marker of the exceptional tenderness and care that defines this tea.

Pour boiling water and watch the buds unfurl slowly in the cup. The liquor that follows is honey-golden, luminous, and deeply fragrant — a rich honey aroma enveloping subtle floral and fruit sweetness, all settling into a mouthfeel that is soft, full, and effortlessly smooth.

There is no bitterness. No astringency. Just a persistent, warm sweetness that carries through each sip and lingers in the throat long after the cup is finished. This is a single-bud black tea with an inherent sense of refinement — the kind that needs no introduction.

What You'll Experience

  • 🌟 Full Golden Tips — fine gold down covering every bud, even and lustrous
  • 🍯 Rich Honey Aroma — deep, warm and enveloping, with delicate floral-fruit sweetness woven through
  • 💧 Honey-Gold, Luminous Liquor — clear, bright and beautiful in the cup
  • ✨ Soft, Full, Silky Mouthfeel — smooth from first sip to last, zero astringency
  • 🍬 Lasting Sweetness — gentle, persistent sweetness that stays on the palate
  • 🌿 Long Throat Finish — warmth and fragrance linger well after the cup is set down
  • 🏔️ First Flush, High-Mountain, Single Bud — peak spring material, crafted with precision

Who Is This Tea For?

For those who appreciate a black tea of quiet refinement — no roughness, no compromise, just honey sweetness and golden character from start to finish. An exceptional daily tea and a natural gift of substance.

Regular price $59.90 USD
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Product Description

Yi Pin Jin Ya (壹品金芒) is a Wuyi black tea made exclusively from single buds harvested in the first flush of spring from high-altitude mountain gardens. The buds are uniformly covered in fine golden tips — a sign of exceptional tenderness and careful hand-crafting at every stage of production.

Brewed with boiling water, the buds unfurl slowly and release a liquor that is honey-golden and luminous in the cup. The aroma is rich and enveloping — deep honey fragrance interwoven with delicate floral and fruit sweetness. On the palate, the tea is soft, full, and effortlessly smooth: a warm, persistent sweetness that carries through the entire sip and settles into a long, gentle throat finish.

There is no bitterness. No astringency. Only the natural refinement of a single-bud tea that has been grown with patience and made with precision. Yi Pin Jin Ya is a Wuyi black tea that carries its quality quietly — and unmistakably.

Key Features

• Type: Wuyi Single Bud Black Tea (武夷红茶)
• Harvest: First Flush (头春) — single bud only, high-mountain origin
• Appearance: Full golden tips (金毫满披), even and lustrous
• Aroma: Rich honey fragrance with delicate floral-fruit sweetness
• Liquor: Honey-gold, luminous and transparent
• Mouthfeel: Soft, full and silky smooth — zero bitterness, zero astringency
• Sweetness: Persistent and warm, lasting throughout each infusion
• Finish: Long throat warmth and lingering fragrance
• Best for: Those who seek refined, naturally sweet single-bud black tea

Brewing Guidance

• Water Temperature: 100°C (212°F) — use fully boiling water
• Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan, glass cup, or glass teapot recommended
• Leaf-to-Water Ratio: 3–4g per 150ml
• First Steep: Pour and drain quickly — 10–15 seconds
• Subsequent Steeps: Extend by 10–15 seconds each round
• Yield: 4–6 steeps per session
• Note: Watch the golden buds unfurl slowly — a glass teapot or cup shows the full beauty of this tea
• Also excellent as a cold brew: 3g per 500ml cold water, refrigerate for 6–8 hours

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