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Keemun is a historical reputed black tea in China. It was made in year 1875 at Keemun County (Qi-men Xian) at Anhui Province (An-hui Sheng).
The keemun tea leaf is slender and fine, giving the sugary flavor with scent of sweet flowery note, with thick and mellow taste. These distinctive cup characteristics have gained much attention in the international tea profession.
This needle style Keemun was made under new tea-making technic. The tea leaves are shapely and graceful.
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SKU | ESB-ANH-001 |
Chinese Name | 祁门红茶(qí mén hóng chá) |
Other Names | Qi Men Hong, Qi Hong, Chinese Red Tea |
Grade | Premium |
Shape | Twist |
Growing Area | Qimen County, Anhui Province, China. |
Harvest Period | March 20th-April 20th, Yu Qian(Pre-Gu Yu) |
Processing Technique | Fully-fermenting Tea, Kill Green(Deactivation)→Rolling→Fermenting→Desiccation(Baking) |
Appearance | Leaf is thin and slender with sharp point and containing buds. Leaf in dark black color (Wu-run). It looks glossy and lustre. |
Aroma | Dry leaf gives sugar syrup flavor with mild smoky flavor. |
Liquor | Bright red tea liquor. |
Tasting Notes | It tastes smooth, brisk with mild green refreshing note. |
Teaware | Gaiwan(Covered Bowl), Glass Pot, Glass(Tumbler), Gong Fu Tea-set, Piao Yi Tea Maker, Porcelain Cup, Porcelain Pot, Zi Sha(Purple Clay Pot) |
Water Temperature | 95℃(203℉)+ |
Steeping Instructions | Warm the teapot(cup,glass)→Add tea leaves→Moisturize the leaves with hot water then pour out the liquid immediately→Add hot water and steep for less than 30 secs for the first 4 infusions. Enjoy. |
Storage | Seal tightly, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and odour. |
Country of Manufacture | China |
Price | $4.25 |
Packing & Weight | 50g~500g/bag. Default packing with aluminium coated kraft paper bag. |
Reviews
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pretty good Review by Samantha
Score The curled black leaves came with golden tips. The black and gold contrast was visually appealing.
this keemun black has smooth, sweet ,caramel notes, with slightly smoky undertones.
(Posted on 12/8/2013) -
good tea Review by Patti J
Score This keemun is a pretty good tea! There’s a sweet, floral, taste to it. (Posted on 1/10/2012)
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