Keemun Black
SMELLS LIKE FRESH RAIN
Keemun Black Tea is said to have the ‘aroma of China Spring Rain’. From the Qimen (Keemun) county of Anhui Province, only the top buds are collected with the top two or three leaves. Once plucked it is hand separated to select only the most premium leaves. After an elaborate fermentation process the colour changes from green to a deep dark brown, almost black colour. Aromatic with mellow flavor, it produces produces a brilliant red infusion. One of China's Ten Most Famous Teas it is highly regarded around the world. The British consider Keemun a delicacy and a “tea hero”.
Fruity, with a touch of dried plum
Pure black tea
Standard Delivery
- We have a standard rate of $10. Typically arrives 1 – 10 business days after dispatch depending on
state. Free for orders $65 and over.
Express Shipping
- Our express shipping is $24 and will arrive within 1 – 3 business days after dispatch depending on
state.
China, Anhui Qimen
Once a producer of mediocre green tea, the local Qimen farmers’ decision to switch to the production of black tea was a wise one. Keemun tea is known for its breadth in quality, you can find everything from your every day teas to the quite transcendent here. Positioned in the steep rolling flats between the Yangtze River and the Yellow Mountains, the region is characterized by a microclimate of swirling low cloud, which creates a blanket of moisture over the region. The cool mountain air and abundant water from the mist and surrounding rivers help a create rich soil with a unique combination of nutrients, that nurtures the tea growth.
