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Hand crafted black loose leaf tea from one of the most beautiful tea gardens in the world in Qimen, Anhui Province, China, where the terraces are shaded by ancient forest.
Our rare Keemun is a sweet and rich black loose leaf tea so perfectly balanced it could poise on one leg on top of the tallest shanghai tower.
(Previously called Premium Keemun on our old website.)
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
With the sweetness of muscovado sugar this black tea has notes of marzipan and milk chocolate perfectly balanced by elegant tannins. The second infusion reveals fruitier notes of pear and brown butter.
Cost Per Cup
Cost Per Cup
22p per cup based on 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water and 2 infusions.
Origin
Origin
Qimen, Anhui province, China
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Recommended Infusion Guide
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Quantity
Use 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 85Β°C water.
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Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
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Quantity
Use 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 185Β°F water.
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Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
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Quantity
Use 1 heaped tsp. per 150ml of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 85Β°C water.
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Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
More infusion tips
How to infuse your tea is very personal, and these are just our recommendations based on experience. Please experiment with these variables to your heart's delight. These are our recommendations, not hard and fast rules. The most delicious tea is the one you love.
Our guide uses a standard tea cup size (150ml/5.5 oz) as a measure, please adjust the quantity of leaf accordingly for less or more water. Our whole loose leaves are of such a high quality that you can infuse our teas at least twice, and the second infusion is often better than the first, with different flavours revealed as the leaf softens. If you prefer your tea stronger, add more leaf, donβt leave it for longer (this will just make it bitter).
Origin & Craft
Hand crafted black tea fromΒ one of the most beautiful tea gardens in the world in Anhui Province, China, where the terraces are shaded by ancient forest.
Shipping, delivery & more...
UK Shipping Information
FREE UK Tracked when you spend Β£30 or more
FREE UK Express - Next Day* when you spend Β£60 or more
UK Tracked - Two Day Tracked Β£3.99
UK Express - Next Day* Tracked Β£5.49
UK Express - Next Day* Courier from Β£8.49
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Returns
The Rare Tea Lady believes that our teas are some of the greatest in the world, and that our range and service are second to none.
In the isolated case that you are not completely satisfied with any tea or teaware you purchase from our website, please get in contact with our customer services team to discuss returning your order.*
In most instances we will give you a full refund of the itemβs cost excluding postage. We may ask you to return the item to us. Customers in the European Union have a statutory cooling-off period of fourteen days that is not affected by this guarantee, but any tea pouches much remained sealed for this to be in effect.
*We only accept returns/refunds for tea within two months of receipt, because it is impossible for us to know if the tea has been stored correctly.