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Keemun tea

Keemun tea is one of the most famous black tea in the world, the special grade of super high quality. Keemun tea is highly aromatic and is praised as “the queen of fragrance.” Keemun tea, also called Oi Men Gong Fu or Oi Men Oolong tea, is produced in China, in the Qumen County of Huangshan City from 1875. Aroma of Keemun tea is sometimes compared to the scent of orchids or roses and the taste of this Famous China Tea is very distinctive and balanced - winey and fruity with hints of pine, dried plum and floweriness. The Keemun tea can have a more bitter taste depending on the variety and how the tea was processed. When brewed, Keemun tea produces a dark red or orange cup. That is why Keemun tea is also called Qimen red tea even the leaves of Keemun tea are black in color. The varieties of Keemun tea include Keemun Gongfu or Keemun Congou, Keemun Mao Feng, Keemun Xin Ya, Keemun Hao Ya, and Hubei Keemun tea.

Keemun tea quickly gained popularity in England and became the most prominent ingredient of the English Breakfast tea bland.

Keemun tea is typically drunk without milk or sugar, but it may also be taken with milk. Keemun tea also makes a great iced tea.

Since Chinese black tea leaves are more oxidized than other tea leaves, it is easy for them to retain their flavor.

Just store your Keemun tea in a cool, dry, well ventilated area and enjoy the specific taste of the “old wine” for years.

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