QIMEN HONG CHA WANG
BLACK KEEMUN IMPERIAL
RED (BLACK) TEA★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Rongkou, Qimen, Anhui, China
One of the most famouse red/black teas in the world, also known as 'QiHong' or 'Keemun'. The 150 years of history and dozens of awards worldwide made this tea one of the most beloved black tea in the west. Due to the perfect local climate, authentic tea variety, and complex production technology, this tea has a unique aroma and taste. MORE
AROMA
Fruity, milky
TASTE
Milky, fruity
CULTIVAR: Zhu Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2024
According to studies, red/black teas can absorb heavy metals and toxins, as well as break them down. Medical experiments show that red tea alkaloids excite the central nervous system, increase concentration, and improve mental abilities, which strengthens memory. Alkaloids also stimulate the cardiovascular system and increase heartbeat, thereby accelerating blood circulation. It has a revitalising effect and helps in digestion processes.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 95-95 °C
Amount: 5-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 5
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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HIGHEST MASTERY RED TEA from QIMEN
ORIGIN
Keemun black tea is a famous Chinese black tea from Qimen County, Anhui Province, China. It has a delicate, creamy, and sweet taste that has made this tea famous all over the world. This place is famous for its subtropical climate and ideal conditions for growing tea trees. Keemun has been produced since the Qing Dynasty, which has been around for about 150 years. Due to the unique soil, mild climate, plenty of rainfall, and enough sunshine, the tea trees in this area are of excellent quality and have very special characteristics. The complex production method makes this tea one of the Highest Mastery Red Teas in China. The 150 years of history and dozens of awards worldwide made this tea one of the most beloved black tea in the west and one of Three Most Famous Black Teas in the world.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The aroma of dry tea leaves is sweet and fruity, with delicate, creamy notes. After heating, the aroma continues with baked, vanilla, berry motifs. The rinsed tea leaf reveals a bakery, nutty, creamy story.
The tea leaf is brewed into a deep, pure amber color with a hint of whiskey. The taste of the tea is deep, rich, multifaceted, with woody and nutty notes. Creamy texture, strong aroma and very long sweet aftertaste make this tea an amazing experience and once again prove the superior organoleptic qualities of this legend. With longer infusions, chocolate, tobacco and woody nuances are revealed in the taste. In an empty bowl, a stunning sweet aroma with light notes of smoke, aromatic wood, herbs and sauna.
Keemun black tea is a famous Chinese black tea from Qimen County, Anhui Province, China. It has a delicate, creamy, and sweet taste that has made this tea famous all over the world. This place is famous for its subtropical climate and ideal conditions for growing tea trees. Keemun has been produced since the Qing Dynasty, which has been around for about 150 years. Due to the unique soil, mild climate, plenty of rainfall, and enough sunshine, the tea trees in this area are of excellent quality and have very special characteristics. The complex production method makes this tea one of the Highest Mastery Red Teas in China. The 150 years of history and dozens of awards worldwide made this tea one of the most beloved black tea in the west and one of Three Most Famous Black Teas in the world.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The aroma of dry tea leaves is sweet and fruity, with delicate, creamy notes. After heating, the aroma continues with baked, vanilla, berry motifs. The rinsed tea leaf reveals a bakery, nutty, creamy story.
The tea leaf is brewed into a deep, pure amber color with a hint of whiskey. The taste of the tea is deep, rich, multifaceted, with woody and nutty notes. Creamy texture, strong aroma and very long sweet aftertaste make this tea an amazing experience and once again prove the superior organoleptic qualities of this legend. With longer infusions, chocolate, tobacco and woody nuances are revealed in the taste. In an empty bowl, a stunning sweet aroma with light notes of smoke, aromatic wood, herbs and sauna.
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