Keemun Ancient Black

🍵 Enjoy With Or Without Milk | 🍃 Single Origin

Keemun Ancient Black
Keemun Ancient Aged Black Tea
Keemun Ancient Black
Keemun Ancient Aged Black Tea
Size
Size: 50g
$12.00
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One of the worlds most popular black teas. This tea rides on the coat tales of other well known green teas produced from the same area of China. Known in Mandarin as “Qi Men”. The combination of sweet, fruity, and floral notes, along with its smooth texture, makes Keemun a favourite among black tea enthusiasts.

Ingredients: Black Tea
Origin: Qimen County, China
Flavour Profile: Woody, Spicey, Aromatic, Bold, Earthy, Rich, Slightly Sweet, Fruity, Smokey
Caffeine: Moderate
Brewing Guide/ Directions of use:
3-5g, 90- 95°c, 5+ minutes
We would recommend brewing for a longer time period, until you reach the flavour profile you like.

*Please keep in mind tea leaf and herbal characteristics can vary from batch to batch, due to sourcing availability and season of the crop.

Potential Health Benefits
  • Heart Health
  • Gut Health
  • Energise and Focus
  • Rich Antioxidants
  • Digestive Health
  • Oral Health
  • Bone Health

Whilst there is some scientific research indicating that tea may offer various health benefits, please note that all the information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. It should not be regarded as a replacement for medical advice, and it is not intended to be utilised as the primary method for treating any medical conditions or health concerns.

The Story

The first black tea in the Qimen country, this particular tea is considered to be one of the most popular black teas in the world. It's widely included in English Breakfast blends but better consumed on its own in order to get a full taste of this slightly smoky tea with lovely sweet notes and rare undertones.

Up until the mid 1870's, the Qimen county which is located in Anhui Province. This province to some Westerners might be better remembered for Yellow Mountain and/or the famous movie starring Chow Yun-fat in ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’. This province used to specialise exclusively in some of China’s best known green teas until the first black tea factories were introduced using knowledge sourced from Fujian province. It turned out to be widely successful and became one of the most well-known types of black tea in the world. 

The unique slow withering process that was developed from making this black tea helps cement the flavour known throughout the world for its unique combination of sweet, fruity, and floral notes, along with its smooth texture.

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