Keemun Black Tea - Sommelier's Selection
Introducing our Keemun Orchid black tea, so-called after the older Western spelling of Qimen County in Anhui Province, China, where the tea is made.
Produced from the same plant varietal for Huagshan Mao Feng green tea, this Keemun tea exhibits an orchid-like aroma. The liquor is deep red with a signature lightly smoked yet sweet and nutty character.
Part of our Sommelier's Selection, this tea is available exclusively through our online shop!
PREPARATION
Steep 1tsp per cup for 3-5 minutes in 95-100°C water. Enjoy with or without milk, honey or lemon.
TEA-RIVIA
Until the late 19th Century, the Anhui Province of Eastern China only produced green tea. However, this changed when a man who worked in the army in Fujian Province had witnessed how rich black tea farmers had become in this region.
When he returned to Qimen in Anhui, he began working on replicating the black tea production process. This culminated in the creation of Keemun black tea which was much more resilient to long-distance travel to Europe than green tea. It became the most popular tea in the UK and at one time, was the main component of 'English Breakfast' blends but was later replaced by less expensive components.
INGREDIENT
Chinese Keemun Black Tea.
ALLERGEN WARNING
May contain traces of cereals, almonds, hazelnuts, milk, soya, mustard and sulphur dioxide.
Delivery Information & Charges
UK Deliveries*
UK delivery costs are as follows:
Royal Mail 24:
£0.00 - £30.00 = £3.70
£30.01 - £49.99 = £5.50
Royal Mail 48:
£0.00 - £50.00 = £3.00
All orders over £50.00 = Sent tracked via Royal Mail, free of charge.
Please note all orders using free delivery promotions are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48.
International Shipping
Due to the impact of customs changes since leaving the EU, we have recently updated our shipping options to offer a tracked service. Please note, some locations are experiencing customs delays that are out of our control so delivery times may vary.
Europe-wide Deliveries:
£0.00 - £25.00 = £12.00
£25.01 - £50.00 = £15.00
£50.00 and over = £20.00
Rest of the World:
£0.00 - £20.00 = £12.50
£20.01 - £50.00 = £20.00
£50.00 and over = £25.00