"King Red" is organically grown and produced in the Quimen area of Anhui Province. Quimen is a small geographic area defined by steep mountains cut and nourished with roiling streams of fresh water and stands of bamboo. This tea is unique in its flavors and aromas and is considered by many to be the "Burgundy" of Chinese tea due to its superb bouquet. The leaves are painstakingly cut to thin, elegant shapes and with oxidization, its rich natural oils deepen giving this black its distinct fragrance.
Lot Notes. Our lot is “Gong fu” grade. Leaves are shaped slightly larger than the "Mao Feng" standard. We find the larger leaf offers more bouquet and a fuller taste. This lot has a good balance of winey flavors and a camphor-like aroma. Excellent with breakfast, spicy foods, as a digestive, it also serves well as a refreshing cup anytime of the day. Tea was harvested in 2025.
Tea Facts. Traditionally known also as "Keemun Congou" and early in the tea trade often served as English Breakfast. True Keemuns are grown only in specific and small geographic areas in Anhui Province. The varietal for Keemun is Zhuye which contains essential oils of mycrenal and geraniol, key contributors to the tea's very high aromas.
Tasting Notes. Long recognized as a superb breakfast tea and now more widely enjoyed throughout the day, King Red offers full-bodied flavors and orchid-like aromas with light fruit in the finish. Finish lingers and warms. For those that prefer it, Keemuns can take milk and sugar.
Brewing Suggestions. A rounded teaspoon for 8 ounces should provide a full cup flavor. Use water at 195 -205 F and steep the leaves for 2.5 up to 3 minutes and taste. The flavors of this tea should be open by not steeping too long & preserving its winey flavor side. Leaves will steep 2-3 times.
SKU: B-KM-21-O-4
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.