Keemun Congou

$5.25 per 1/4 lb

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• REGION: China
• TEMPERATURE: 100C/212F
• INFUSION TIME (Minutes): 2-3
• SPOONS (Weight in Grams): 1.5(2.5-3)

Origin Notes

Keemun is produced in the Qimen County of Huangshan Shi, in Anhui (Anhwei) province of China. "Keemun" was actually the English spelling for "Qimen" during the colonial era.

Keemun has a relatively short history. It was first produced in 1875 by a failed civil servant, Yu Quianchen, after he traveled to Fujian province to learn the secrets of black tea production. Prior to that, only green tea was made in Anhui. The result exceeded his expectations, and the excellent Keemun tea quickly gained popularity in England, and became the most prominent ingredient of the English Breakfast tea blend.

Cupping Notes

The aroma of Keemun is fruity, with hints of pine (like in Lapsang Souchong) and floweriness (but not at all as floral as Darjeeling tea) which creates the very distinctive and balanced taste. Keemun contains less caffeine than Assam tea. It also displays a hint of delicious orchid fragrance and honey sweetness. The tea can have a more bitter taste and the smokiness can be more defined depending on the variety. Keemun is typically enjoyed without milk or sugar; however, it goes well with milk.

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