Keemun Tea
Qimen
Keemun is China's most famous black tea, from Qimen county in Anhui.
Flavor Profile
What does Keemun taste like?
Keemun is China's most famous black tea, from Qimen county in Anhui. The cup is smooth and refined: cocoa and dark stone fruit up front, a hint of orchid florals, and a long, sweet finish with gentle smoke. It is lighter in body than Assam but more aromatic, and it forms the base of traditional English Breakfast blends.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Anhui, China
Qimen county in southern Anhui has produced Keemun since the 1870s.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Keemun
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Keemun
Typical brewed serving
Keemun is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 35–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Keemun Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Keemun tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Keemun tea?
Keemun is China's most famous black tea, from Qimen county in Anhui. It is also known as Qimen.
Does Keemun tea have caffeine?
Yes. Keemun is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 35–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Keemun tea taste like?
Keemun is known for a profile led by Cocoa, Fruity, and Floral, with a medium body.
How do you brew Keemun tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Keemun tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Keemun; its profile centers on Cocoa, Fruity, and Floral.