Keemun – Complex and Aromatic Chinese Black Tea
Keemun is one of China’s most distinctive black teas, known for its smooth body, gentle smokiness, and complex character. The cup is medium-bodied with mild astringency, offering a clean, lightly drying finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
Notes of dried fruit, pine, red wine, and soft florals emerge gradually as the tea cools, giving the brew a layered quality without feeling heavy or overpowering. A subtle smoky note runs through the cup, adding depth while allowing the tea’s natural sweetness and fruitiness to remain at the forefront.
Flavor Profile
Medium-bodied with notes of dried fruit, soft smoke, and a lightly floral finish.
Ingredients
Chinese Black Tea.
Brewing Instructions
8 oz Cup
- Scoop a level teaspoon of tea into infuser.
- Heat water to 190° F (before boiling).
- Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves.
- Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
- Remove infuser and enjoy tea.
Potful
Simply add to your infuser one level teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz. of water and place it in your pot, then add the appropriate amount of 190° F water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and enjoy.
Brewing Iced Tea
Our opinion is that a cooled concentrate works best, as regular-strength brew tends to become watery as the ice melts. So, use the above leaf quantities, but half the water, allow it to cool, then pour it over ice and enjoy. The brew will dilute down to proper strength as the ice melts.
