Keemun Black Tea – Grade 1

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Rating

85 / 100

Calculated from 24 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Caramel, Fruity, Astringent, Bitter, Bread, Earth, Grain, Hay, Honey, Mineral, Oats, Red Wine, Smoke, Tannic, Chestnut, Seaweed, Tobacco, Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, Malt, Bittersweet Chocolate, Wood
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Caffeine
Medium
Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 13 oz / 379 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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48 Tasting Notes View all

“Tea of the morning…… And the end of this sample. I think I have kind of figured out where this falls….. I think the Grade 2 is the smokiest of the three, slightly more earthy in taste, and the most...” Read full tasting note
“In terms of the keemuns from teavivre, this is second from the bottom, just above the grade 2 that they sell. I prefer this one to grade 2, though not because it is more keemun-like to me, but...” Read full tasting note
“I kept meaning to get to this sample from Amariel but I always kept reaching for something else instead. Last sample from her from the summer. Thanks! I’m not getting that much maltiness like...” Read full tasting note
“Today we have another tea faceoff. The contestants shall all be Keemun. Lovely stuff so far. This is much like the grade 2 we tried previously but smoother and more refined. I think there is a...” Read full tasting note

Description

Origin: Qimen, Anhui, China

Ingredients: Dark black, glossy thin buds topped with golden coloured tips

Taste: A bold but smooth, fruity taste with a lingering, mellow aftertaste

Brew: 1-2 teaspoons for 8oz of water. Brew at 205 ºF (95 ºC) for 2 to 3 minutes (exact time depends on your taste – a longer time will give the tea a stronger taste and color)

Health Benefits: Keemun black tea is fully oxidised, and so does not have the same level of antioxidants as our Green or White teas. However it still makes a great healthy tea to drink, especially if drunk with no or minimal milk and sugar, and provides a great natural source of fluoride and other vitamins.

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