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Keemun (Qimen Red)
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Keemun (Qimen Red)

Qí Mén Hóng Chá · 祁门红茶 (祁門紅茶)

gongfu

Keemun is Anhui's most famous red tea, characterised by a distinctive floral-fruity-cocoa note known as "Keemun aroma". Best Keemun Hao Ya grades show this note clearly without the malty heaviness of Indian Assam or Yunnan reds.

Quick facts

Region
Anhui
Harvest year
2024
Harvest season
spring

Brewing

Leaf
4.0 g / 100 ml
Water
90°C
Rinse
yes
Gongfu steeps (s)
10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60
Western (min)
3.5

A backbone of British "English Breakfast" blends; on its own much more delicate.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
stone fruit, light cocoa, orchid, keemun signature
Flavor
stone fruit, cocoa, mild floral
Mouthfeel
round
Finish
long, sweet

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