Keemun Black Tea

Keemun Black Tea is the foundational component of classic English breakfast blends, accounting for over 35% of all black tea imports from China since the 1870s. Grown in Anhui's mountainous Qimen county, its leaves produce a liquor with a distinctive orchid-and-wine fragrance, complemented by hints of honey and pine. This tea outperforms #8 Yellow Mountain Fur Peak in body and complexity, featuring a malty richness that stands up to milk but is equally rewarding neat. Each brewing session reveals a 20% sweeter aftertaste than average black teas, with no bitterness even after a five-minute steep. The precise withering and fermentation process locks in 50% more aromatic compounds than typical black teas, justifying its global reputation.