Keemun black Tea, a famous Chinese black tea, is produced exclusively in the Qimen County in the south of Anhui province. Keemun. In fact, “Keemun” is an older Western spelling of the name of the nearby town, “Qimen” (pronounced "Chee-men"). First produced in the late 19th century, it quickly became popular in the West and is still used for a number of classic blends.
This Fair Trade Certified organic loose tea consists of large, elegantly twisted leaves. The dry leaves are small, thin and wiry. They are almost completely black in colour. Once brewed the tea produces a brilliant red liquor. It has a sweet, fruity and floral taste. The body is lighter than other black teas allowing the sweetness shine through. There are crisp, almost pine like undertones that mix beautifully with the floral flavours.
It is really a light tea with characteristic stone fruit and slightly smoky notes in the aroma and a gentle, malty, non-astringent taste reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa. Our Keemun black Tea has orchid-like fragrance and additional floral notes in the flavor.
