Chinese Keemun Black Tea

Officially the top grade of China Keemun, this grade has always been produced in limited supply. A top lot for the Keemun connoisseur.

With its rich flavor profile and smooth mouth feel, this standard grade Keemun represents a great value for a China black tea. Hints of wine and a suggestion of smoke round out the earthy, full-bodied cup.

Rated a top tea region since the Tang Dynasty, Hubei province produces this remarkable black tea, a special grade of Keemun. A sweet aroma reveals hints of cocoa, tobacco and Burgundy. The full-bodied cup is rich and winey with hints of spice and a biscuit toastiness. The finish is smooth with a gentle oak nuance.

4 tins (approx. 35g each) of teas from the following black teas, depending upon seasonal availability: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, TB10: Bond Street English Breakfast Blend, ZK11: China Keemun First Grade or TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. These 4 tea selections are representative of a wide range of fine black teas.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

Please note that the 4 teas in this sampler set will vary according to the season.

Often called the Burgundy of China teas, this North China Congou is rich, flavorful and appropriate for any time of day. We offer this as our basic Keemun, although it is in the middle range of the standard series.

Extra care is taken with each step, from the extra-fine picking through the oxidation. Exquisite in style, color, aroma, and taste. If an unspecified 'Hao-Ya' Keemun is sold, it is typically Hao-Ya 'B'.

A mellow tea in the style of An Hui province Keemun, with classic Burgundy cup character and mild smoky note. The liquor is smooth, with a lingering sweet finish.

The fragrant, dark brown leaves yield a deep amber liquor with a light smoky aroma, hinting of earth and wine. The smooth cup is rich and full-bodied, accented with smoky/earthy nuances. The finish lingers with a hint of spice.

Enjoy this special sampler set of decadent dessert teas for yourself or as a delightful gift for your favorite tea lover!

A tin (approx. 35g each) of each of the following chocolate teas: NT102: Chocolate Banana Bread Keemun Black Tea, NT103: Chocolate Orange Spice Keemun Black Tea, NT104: Chocolate Mint Chip Keemun Black Tea, and TSA5: Chocolate Truffle Colombian Black Tea.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

A fine complement of golden tips sets this stylish selection apart. The flavor has classic Burgundy-like Keemun notes, with subtle smokiness and a hint of cocoa. This one comes close to the Hao-Ya 'A' Keemun of days past.

Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs offer notes of bittersweet cocoa and a glossy sheen to the cup. A harmonious tapestry of scents — melted milk chocolate, clementine orange, cardamom, and nutmeg — elevate the aroma. With its pairing of sweet orange and cocoa notes, the flavor tastes like a Christmas chocolate orange with a hint of warmth from the cardamom. The lingering finish is crisp and citrusy.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup

Medium-roast Nicaraguan cacao nibs lend a rich chocolate flavor and glossy sheen to the cup. As you take your first sip, you are greeted by a vibrant cacao aroma, joined by hints of ripe banana and vanilla cream. These hints become prominent notes in the flavor, complemented by sweet, dark cocoa notes and a hint of cinnamon. Bittersweet chocolate lingers in the finish, completing this delightful dessert-in-a-cup experience.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post, Decadent Desserts in a Cup

Medium-roasted Nicaraguan cacao nibs give the cup a creamy chocolate flavor and glossy sheen. The aroma is cool and minty, reminiscent of chocolate-covered mints. The tasty flavor combination of cocoa and mint calls to mind mint chocolate chip ice cream. The lingering finish is cool and refreshing.

Read all about chocolate as well as some delicious chocolate tea recipes in our blog post,Decadent Desserts in a Cup