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About Keemun

Keemun black tea produced in Keemun county, Anhui province, is the gem of Chinese black tea. It is the most famous of China's black teas. Because of its subtle and complex nature, it is considered the "burgundy of teas". For over one hundred and twenty years, since the year 1875, when it was first produced, it has enjoyed a world renown for having won such titles of celebrity as "the Ace of the three rich-aroma teas of the world " and even having been praised as "The Queen Of Fragrance" and "a prodigy of teas " in London, the largest international market of black tea.

Tasting and brewing

The aroma of Keemun is fruity, with hints of pine, dried plum and floweriness (but not at all as floral as Darjeeling tea) which creates the very distinctive and balanced taste. It also displays a hint of orchid fragrance and a recognizable sweetness. The tea can also have a more bitter taste and the smokiness can be more defined depending on the variety and how it was processed.

Varieties

Keemun Gongfu or Congou - Made with careful skill ("gongfu") to produce thin, tight strips without breaking the leaves.

Keemun Mao Feng - A variety, where Mao Feng means Fur Peak, which is made of only slightly twisted leaf buds and is sometimes noted for a smoother and different flavor. Many people prefer to brew a smaller quantity of this tea for a much longer time than usual, up to 7 minutes, to bring out more interesting tones in the tea.

Keemun Xin Ya - The early bud variety, said to have less bitterness.

Keemun Hao Ya - A variety known for its fine buds, sometimes showing prominent amounts of silver tips, and generally the highest grade. Hao Ya is sometimes graded into A and B, where A is the better grade.