Keemun Black Tea – Grade 1 from Teavivre

Keemun Black Tea – Grade 1

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Caramel, Fruity, Astringent, Bitter, Bread, Earth, Grain, Hay, Honey, Mineral, Oats, Red Wine, Smoke, Tannic, Chestnut, Seaweed, Tobacco, Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, Malt, Dark Bittersweet, Wood
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Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by TeaVivre
Average preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec 5 g 13 oz / 379 ml

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  • “Tea of the morning…… And the end of this sample. I think I have kind of figured out where this falls….. I think the Grade 2 is the smokiest of the three, slightly more earthy in taste, and the most...” Read full tasting note
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  • “In terms of the keemuns from teavivre, this is second from the bottom, just above the grade 2 that they sell. I prefer this one to grade 2, though not because it is more keemun-like to me, but...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I kept meaning to get to this sample from Amariel but I always kept reaching for something else instead. Last sample from her from the summer. Thanks! I’m not getting that much maltiness like...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Today we have another tea faceoff. The contestants shall all be Keemun. Lovely stuff so far. This is much like the grade 2 we tried previously but smoother and more refined. I think there is a...” Read full tasting note
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From Teavivre

Origin: Qimen, Anhui, China

Ingredients: Dark black, glossy thin buds topped with golden coloured tips

Taste: A bold but smooth, fruity taste with a lingering, mellow aftertaste

Brew: 1-2 teaspoons for 8oz of water. Brew at 205 ºF (95 ºC) for 2 to 3 minutes (exact time depends on your taste – a longer time will give the tea a stronger taste and color)

Health Benefits: Keemun black tea is fully oxidised, and so does not have the same level of antioxidants as our Green or White teas. However it still makes a great healthy tea to drink, especially if drunk with no or minimal milk and sugar, and provides a great natural source of fluoride and other vitamins.

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46 Tasting Notes

1719 tasting notes

I stayed home this morning. I play guitar with the praise team and I never miss. I’ve even played with a broken arm. I’m tough and playing is something I have to do. Until I nearly suffer the fate of H.G. Wells martians as the tiniest of microbes plot their attack. But O’ happy day, I’m not a martian and I have an immune system and a walk in clinic. And now I have steroids, anibiotics, and albuterol. My head will probably not explode and I will get over this. My taste buds and sense of smell are dulled but they mostly work. My biggest issue is this allergy/bug/whatever has made my O2 levels uncomfortably low. I’ve dealt with hypoxia my whole life (told you I’m tough) but I find as I get older I have to stay on top of it more. Golden years my butt.

I grabbed this one because it is warm and comforting. The grassy malt of the dry leaf has me feeling better already. Mug method with about 3.5 g of leaf. It is sweet and smooth with wonderful malt and light cocoa/ caramel notes. There is just a slight bite to it that I appreciate. Excellent choice for an early cup.
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Clint
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Feel better soon!

looseTman
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+1. Better living through chemistry!

CHAroma
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Get well soon!

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