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Organic China Black Keemun
$15.58 USD
Unit price perOrganic China Black Keemun
Some of the most beautiful teas are the simplest.
Organic China Black Keemun is one of those teas.
Rich, mellow, and quietly dependable, this is the kind of black tea that does not need to impress with boldness—it wins you over with balance. It is smooth enough for a peaceful morning cup, yet full-bodied enough to stand as the foundation for great tea blends—a tea of quiet confidence.
This harvest is made from rich, chunky leaves full of flavour, carefully processed to create a softer, less astringent cup. Compared to other Keemun harvests, the leaves are steamed for a shorter period and dried for a longer time, resulting in a slightly duller appearance but a smoother, gentler taste that lingers beautifully.
It may not be the flashiest tea on the shelf—but it is often the one people return to most.
Because simplicity, when done well, becomes unforgettable.
Origin & History
This batch of Organic China Black Keemun is organically grown in the hills of Central Hunan Province, China, where the warm southern climate gives the leaves a distinctive richness and mellow depth.
While this tea is farmed in Hunan, it follows the traditional Keemun (Qimen / 祁门) style—one of China’s most famous black tea styles, originally associated with the Huang Shan region of Anhui Province.
Keemun is admired for its ability to produce highly oxidized black tea with a smooth body, gentle sweetness, and an elegant structure rather than harshness.
This cultivar is especially suited to that style, allowing the tea to develop warmth, softness, and natural balance.
It is tradition carried forward—not by copying, but by understanding what made it timeless in the first place.
How It Is Made
The leaves are carefully harvested and fully oxidized to develop the deep amber liquor and rich black tea character for which Keemun is known.
What makes this batch special is its processing.
Compared to many other harvests, these leaves are steamed for a shorter time and dried for longer. This changes both appearance and flavour.
The finished tea looks slightly duller and less glossy—but the trade-off is worth it: the cup becomes softer, rounder, and noticeably less astringent.
The larger, chunky leaves also contribute to a fuller mouthfeel and slower flavour release during steeping.
This is not a tea built for sharpness.
It is built for ease.
Smooth, steady, and beautifully drinkable.
Taste Profile
Organic China Black Keemun creates a tea experience that feels rich, mellow, and deeply comforting.
Aroma
Warm black tea depth with soft cocoa notes and gentle earthy sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth, full-bodied black tea with mellow richness, subtle dark fruit notes, and very mild tannins.
Finish
Clean, rounded, and softly lingering with a calm, easy finish.
This is a tea that feels familiar from the first sip—comforting, balanced, and quietly satisfying.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Enjoy it plain as a smooth morning tea or use it as a rich, balanced base for your favourite custom blends.
Its gentle structure makes it versatile, forgiving, and easy to love.
Why Tea Lovers Choose China Black Keemun
People choose Organic China Black Keemun because it offers something many teas forget—ease.
It does not demand attention.
It simply delivers a consistently beautiful cup.
Strong enough for mornings, smooth enough for afternoons, and balanced enough for every day, this is the kind of tea that quietly becomes part of your routine.
Reliable. Mellow. Timeless.
A classic black tea that proves simplicity is often the highest form of craftsmanship.
Organic China Black Keemun
$15.58 USD
Unit price perOrganic China Black Keemun
Some of the most beautiful teas are the simplest.
Organic China Black Keemun is one of those teas.
Rich, mellow, and quietly dependable, this is the kind of black tea that does not need to impress with boldness—it wins you over with balance. It is smooth enough for a peaceful morning cup, yet full-bodied enough to stand as the foundation for great tea blends—a tea of quiet confidence.
This harvest is made from rich, chunky leaves full of flavour, carefully processed to create a softer, less astringent cup. Compared to other Keemun harvests, the leaves are steamed for a shorter period and dried for a longer time, resulting in a slightly duller appearance but a smoother, gentler taste that lingers beautifully.
It may not be the flashiest tea on the shelf—but it is often the one people return to most.
Because simplicity, when done well, becomes unforgettable.
Origin & History
This batch of Organic China Black Keemun is organically grown in the hills of Central Hunan Province, China, where the warm southern climate gives the leaves a distinctive richness and mellow depth.
While this tea is farmed in Hunan, it follows the traditional Keemun (Qimen / 祁门) style—one of China’s most famous black tea styles, originally associated with the Huang Shan region of Anhui Province.
Keemun is admired for its ability to produce highly oxidized black tea with a smooth body, gentle sweetness, and an elegant structure rather than harshness.
This cultivar is especially suited to that style, allowing the tea to develop warmth, softness, and natural balance.
It is tradition carried forward—not by copying, but by understanding what made it timeless in the first place.
How It Is Made
The leaves are carefully harvested and fully oxidized to develop the deep amber liquor and rich black tea character for which Keemun is known.
What makes this batch special is its processing.
Compared to many other harvests, these leaves are steamed for a shorter time and dried for longer. This changes both appearance and flavour.
The finished tea looks slightly duller and less glossy—but the trade-off is worth it: the cup becomes softer, rounder, and noticeably less astringent.
The larger, chunky leaves also contribute to a fuller mouthfeel and slower flavour release during steeping.
This is not a tea built for sharpness.
It is built for ease.
Smooth, steady, and beautifully drinkable.
Taste Profile
Organic China Black Keemun creates a tea experience that feels rich, mellow, and deeply comforting.
Aroma
Warm black tea depth with soft cocoa notes and gentle earthy sweetness.
Flavour
Smooth, full-bodied black tea with mellow richness, subtle dark fruit notes, and very mild tannins.
Finish
Clean, rounded, and softly lingering with a calm, easy finish.
This is a tea that feels familiar from the first sip—comforting, balanced, and quietly satisfying.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Enjoy it plain as a smooth morning tea or use it as a rich, balanced base for your favourite custom blends.
Its gentle structure makes it versatile, forgiving, and easy to love.
Why Tea Lovers Choose China Black Keemun
People choose Organic China Black Keemun because it offers something many teas forget—ease.
It does not demand attention.
It simply delivers a consistently beautiful cup.
Strong enough for mornings, smooth enough for afternoons, and balanced enough for every day, this is the kind of tea that quietly becomes part of your routine.
Reliable. Mellow. Timeless.
A classic black tea that proves simplicity is often the highest form of craftsmanship.