Black Tea - Grand Keemun

Grand Keemun is an exceptional black tea from the Qimen region in China's Anhui province. It is renowned for its finesse, elegance, and characteristic aroma, often compared to notes of cocoa and orchid.

Characteristics:

• Tea type: Chinese black tea
• Origin: Qimen, Anhui province, China
• Flavor: Sweet and slightly woody, with honeyed and chocolate notes
• Secondary aromas: Subtle floral fragrance (orchid), discreet smoky hint
• Texture: Round and silky in the mouth, with little astringency

Tasting:

Grand Keemun is a refined black tea that is ideally enjoyed plain, without milk or sugar, to fully appreciate its delicate aromas. Infused between 85 and 90°C for 3 to 4 minutes, it develops a coppery red liquor and a deep yet balanced taste.

It is a tea appreciated by connoisseurs of fine black teas and is often used in English blends, such as Earl Grey or the famous English Breakfast.