Keemun Black Tea, also known as Qi Men Hong Cha, is a popular black tea from the Anhui province of China. It has a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of malt and a slight smokiness. The tea leaves are thin and wiry, and have a deep reddish-brown color when brewed. Highly versatile pairing with any desserts or enjoyed after a heavy savoury meal, it is best enjoyed without any milk or sugar!
#2 Keemun Black Tea | 祁门红茶
Origin: Anhui | Qimen
Harvest: Spring, 2023
Tasting Notes: A flavorful aroma of oak, caramelized sugar and tobacco with a hint of lychee or stonefruit
Make your own adjustment to the amount of tea leaves to water ratio with the below guide.
Normal Brewing with Infuser / Tea Pot
- Steeping Time: 40 sec
- Amount: 6 grams
- Temperature: 90C / 194F
- Water: 500ml
Traditional Brewing with Gaiwan
- Steeping Time: 5 sec
- Amount: 3 grams
- Temperature: 90C / 194F
- Water: 100ml