Widely regarded as the best of China red tea, a high quality Keemun tea can be a rare find. In China, he is known as the "Tea of Prince" - hinting that this is a tea that belongs to the cup of an aristocrat.
Compared to Lapsang Souchong tea (the oldest black/red tea in the world), he has a relatively short history. This tea was invented by Yu Qianchen in 1875.
A civil servant in Fujian province, Yu witnessed the extraordinary success of Fujian black tea in the export market. When he returned home to Yellow Mountain - the tea paradise that gives birth to four of China's Famous Teas - he decided to experiment with "green turning red", and produced the first black tea of Anhui province.
It was an instant hit. This tea quickly gained popularity in England, and became the most prominent ingredient of high class English Breakfast tea.
Over the years, this tea continued to take the world by storm. A two-times gold medallist in World Exposition Fair, the unique aroma is said to rival any of the Darjeelings and Ceylon.
A tantalizing blend of fruit, honey and floral, the Keemun aroma is a charming experience. The taste, often described by foreigners as "Chinese sweetness", is well balanced and distinctive.
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A Grade (Spring 2017) - 50 grams
This A grade is one of HQ's favorite tea, and he drinks copious amount of it everyday.
The liquor is a clear bright red. The taste is honeyed and naturally sweet, with a slight hint of orchid. There is no bitterness and little astringency.
Personally I would prefer the aftertaste to be deeper and longer. But for an everyday tea at $6, it offers fantastic value of money.
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A Grade - A wonderful high grade Keemun
03/15/2014
By Karen (New York)
When people shop at www.amazing-green-tea.com, they are probably ordering green tea, right? That is what originally brought me to the site and what I originally purchased. After reading Julian’s descriptions of the teas on his site, I decided to try some of the other teas.
The first was the Wuyi 7-1 Sampler.
I am now enjoying black teas. Recently, my favorite is a high grade Keemun. When I saw that Julian had a Keemun in his shop, I had to try it.
I was not disappointed. It is a lovely tea. This Keemun has a wonderful smell, taste, and body. This tea is what I look for in a high grade Keemun, and it rates 5 out of 5.
A Grade - Deep red roasted fruits
12/30/2018
By Paul (Kennett Sq)
A very deep red roasted fruits flavour hidden under a woodsy smoky taste that lasts a long time. Great mouthfeel and aroma, a tea that reminds me of Julians Lapsang and Rou Gui, the best I've had. 3g in a Gaiwan with 90c 80-100ml water and brewed 10-20 seconds. 6 or more cups with this one.
A Grade - High quality
11/25/2012
By Nasar (Bolton)
Nice aroma to this tea. Nice and smooth and high quality tea, but I'm hooked on the Dragonwell green tea, so it's hard to compare anything else. But it's still a high quality tea.
A Grade - Value for money
08/15/2013
By Bev (Australia)
This tea I find very good for sharing with friends. I make it in a large teapot and can use the leaves for a second steeping.
