Keemun is an alluringly fragrant black tea. Widely call the "Burgundy" of tea and held to be beyond comparison with any black tea, "Quimen" offers rich, full-bodied flavors that make it a favorite worldwide.
Lot notes. Lot is grown on a tea garden at approx. 1200 meters in Quimen County, Anhui Province. Garden is in the Huang Shan Mountains, a jagged and steep range that is flush with spring water and rich mineral soils. Once harvested, the leaves are cut thereby increasing its rate of oxidization.
Lot facts. This lot was farmed near Wulipai, in Quimen County and harvested in the spring of 2026. Cultivar is Zhuye. Leaves contain a high level of oils (myrcenal and geraniol) that serve to create its strong aromas.
Taste profile. Aroma offers hints of cocoa. Cups to a clean, “brisk” and naturally sweet taste with ample body. Flavor is full, with notes of cocoa and fruit with a wonderful lingering aftertaste.
Brewing suggestions. Use a rounded tablespoon (3 grams) of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water. Water temperature of 195 F up to 205 F is best. Steep for 2 minutes and taste. For more body and deeper flavors, steep for 3 minutes.
SKU: B-KM-3-6
Black Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
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.