Keemun Black Tea - Classic

Keemun black tea is a relatively recent development of black tea. It hails from the Anhui province of China, specifically the county of Qimen (Keeman Is the anglicized pronunciation.) The tea was born when a man from Qimen went to Fujian and learnt how to produce black tea, then brought the knowledge back to Qimen.  As such, Keemun was the first black tea to be produced in Anhui. The tea itself is known for its strong body along with its fruity and floral flavours and subtle piney undertones.

Other Names: Qimen, Keemun Congou.

Region: Qimen County, Anhui Province, China

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been steeped 4 times.